Two thirds of people incarcerated had not been convicted of the crime they were arrested for. Government is a player who has more resources than almost any other entity, and, in most places, more resources than the consumer. Promise offered them an alternative to posting bail that would allow them to stay at home until their trial date. Using this platform, defendants could check in with the system, log upcoming court dates, drug tests and counselling appointments,. all hugely important steps to maintaining one's freedom.