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.
A National Blueprint for Taking Money Out of Justice
A year ago, Illinois became the first state to abolish cash bail. Critics argued this reform would result in an increase in crime – they were wrong.
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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people reunited with their families
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jurisdictions
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days of incarceration prevented
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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.
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.
