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This podcast discusses New York City's pretrial supervised release program, which aims to provide an alternative to incarceration for defendants who can't afford bail. It explores the complex politics and controversies surrounding the program and its potential as a blueprint for other cities and states. The podcast also delves into the issues of high bail amounts, the consequences of mass incarceration, and the importance of pretrial release. Additionally, it highlights the successes and challenges of the supervised release program, as well as the evolving definition of program effectiveness.
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- New York City's supervised release program aims to provide an alternative to incarceration for defendants who cannot afford bail, allowing them to go home and receive support to stay out of jail.
- The success of New York's supervised release program, with low rates of re-arrest and positive outcomes in areas like housing and employment, has made it a model for other cities and states to adopt similar bail reform approaches.
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The Problem with Bail in the US
In the US, there are approximately 2 million people incarcerated, many of whom are held in jail because they cannot afford to pay bail. Despite the presumption of innocence, defendants who cannot afford bail are forced to stay behind bars for months or even years. The US is an outlier in its reliance on bail, as other countries view it as illegal or a last resort. This has led to a two-tiered system of justice, where those who can pay bail can await trial at home while those without means are held in jail.
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