When Judges Have Little Time and Less Data
With little time and less evidence, judges routinely set bail based on prosecutor recommendations.
The Bail ProjectOctober 16, 2025
The Loud Truth Behind Quiet Dismissals
Karima experienced the harm of wrongful arrests and quiet dismissals and now channels that experience into her work at The Bail Project.
The Bail ProjectOctober 6, 2025
Lorena’s role with The Bail Project disrupts the cash bail system, providing free assistance and hope to those who can’t afford it.
The Bail ProjectJanuary 6, 2025
Out of Pocket: The High Cost of Pretrial Incarceration
Pretrial incarceration costs us all, and it’s much more than a financial burden.
Jeremy ChersonApril 10, 2024
Missing the Birth of His Twins Due to Bail
Jerod was deprived of the opportunity to bond with his newborns and experience being a new father, all for a charge that was ultimately dismissed.
The Bail ProjectJanuary 29, 2024
What TV Gets Right and Wrong About the Pretrial System
Can you spot pretrial system facts from fiction in these crime dramas?
Nicole Zayas ManzanoJanuary 12, 2024
Our 2023 Annual Report
Grab a coffee and settle in – The Bail Project's 2023 Annual Report is a gripping read that will inspire and move you.
The Bail ProjectDecember 15, 2023
A $350 Bail Nearly Forced Maribeth to Give Birth in Jail
At eight months pregnant and spending almost three months incarcerated pretrial, Maribeth feared for the worst for her and her baby.
The Bail ProjectDecember 11, 2023
You Have the Power to Change Someone’s Story
Discover the life-saving power of a holiday donation through the transformational stories of our clients.
The Bail ProjectDecember 8, 2023
Stories From the Field: Courtroom Accessibility Failure
Mercy's experience supporting a deaf client reveals courtroom accessibility issues, highlighting The Bail Project's fight for equitable justice.
The Bail ProjectNovember 30, 2023
