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Ashley feared she would have her baby in jail instead of the hospital because she couldn’t afford her bail.

STORIES

STORIES

Ashley feared she would have her baby in jail instead of the hospital because she couldn’t afford her bail.

STORIES

Ashley feared she would have her baby in jail instead of the hospital because she couldn’t afford her bail.

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Many people understand that cash bail is unfair. We have a better option.

LEARN

LEARN

Many people understand that cash bail is unfair. We have a better option.

LEARN

Many people understand that cash bail is unfair. We have a better option.

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Texas’ big bail system causes far more problems than it solves.

POLICY

POLICY

Texas’ big bail system causes far more problems than it solves.

POLICY

Texas’ big bail system causes far more problems than it solves.

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David Gaspar becomes the first formerly incarcerated CEO of The Bail Project.

IN  ACTION

IN  ACTION

David Gaspar becomes the first formerly incarcerated CEO of The Bail Project.

IN ACTION

David Gaspar becomes the first formerly incarcerated CEO of The Bail Project.

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“If my small contribution can help assist more people and change the system, I will continue to be a supporter."

FREEDOM
FUNDERS

FREEDOM FUNDERS

“If my small contribution can help assist more people and change the system, I will continue to be a supporter."

FREEDOM
FUNDERS

“If my small contribution can help assist more people and change the system, I will continue to be a supporter."

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Rich or poor, we are entitled to equal justice. But bail creates a two-tier system: One for people with money, and one for everyone else. The Bail Project pays bail for those in need – for free. At the same time, we are working to take money out of justice. Our mission is to create a fairer system, one that truly treats people as innocent until proven otherwise.

NEWS AND STORIES

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POLICY

The Myth of “Having Your Day in Court”

As criminal trials go extinct in the shadow of plea bargains, “having your day in court” is transforming into American folklore.
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LEARN

The Bail Project Back To School Syllabus

Dive into our all-in-one resource for the basics of the cash bail system.
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LEARN

Amplifying Voices Against Cash Bail: The Power of Client Stories

Stories of real people, real lives, and the real consequences of an unforgiving and unjust cash bail system.

CLIENT STORIES

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Everyone deserves equal access to justice.

Join us in lending a helping hand and creating a system that works for all.

The Bail Project is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. Contributions are tax deductible.

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27536
people reunited with their families
30
jurisdictions
1184048
days of incarceration prevented
92000000
tax dollars saved

Since 2017, The Bail Project has directly helped thousands of people across America.

We pay bail for low-income people at no cost to them. We also help them return to court and navigate voluntary supportive services while they wait for their trial. Using the data and stories we gather every day, we provide evidence that informs better policies at the local, state, and federal levels.

Will you join us?

Our data, gathered from thousands of bailouts across the country, tells an indisputable and positive story: 

Bail is not what makes people return to court. 

Knowing this, we focus on four key goals:

Extending

Extending a helping hand to those who need it right now.

Advocating

Advocating for evidence-based pretrial policies and practices.

Demonstrating

Demonstrating an alternative to bail: Community Release with Support.

Elevating

Elevating the stories of those harmed by unaffordable bail.

Extending

Extending a helping hand to those who need it right now.

Advocating

Advocating for evidence-based pretrial policies and practices.

Demonstrating

Demonstrating an alternative to bail: Community Release with Support.

Elevating

Elevating the stories of those harmed by unaffordable bail.

The Bail Project Nationwide

The Bail Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with dozens of locations across the United States. We can only offer bail assistance in cities where we have a local branch. If you need help with bail, please submit a request.

The Bail Project will never ask you for money or fees.

Our services are 100% free.

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