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.
The Cold Part of the System: The Trial Penalty and Its Human Cost
A father working to rebuild his life is detained for nearly a year after a firearm arrest, navigating what he says are gaps in care, oversight, and accountability.
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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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.
The Bail Project Nationwide
The Bail Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit advancing bail reform nationwide. We provide bail assistance and supportive services in select jurisdictions across the country. The map shows where assistance is currently available. If you need help with bail, please submit a request.
