512 Bail Reform
Bail practices define who is held in jail in the United States. Most people held in jails are awaiting trial, and in turn, most of those people cannot afford to pay a cash bond to secure their release. This seminar will examine the unique system of pretrial detention in the United States, from historical, legal, social, and policy perspectives. We will read leading Supreme Court cases, recent civil rights challenges and judicial rulings regarding bail practices, bail reform legislation, and empirical literature regarding the impacts of pretrial decisions and supervision on people's lives and social outcomes. Students will write short reaction papers regarding each of week's reading, and may also choose to write a more substantial research paper if they wish to earn a second credit.
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Spring 2022
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Brandon L. Garrett | ||
Bail practices define who is held in jail in the United States. Most people held in jails are awaiting trial, and in turn, most of those people cannot afford to pay a cash bond to secure their release. This seminar will examine the unique system of pretrial detention in the United States, from historical, legal, social, and policy perspectives. We will read leading Supreme Court cases, recent civil rights challenges and judicial rulings regarding bail practices, bail reform legislation, and empirical literature regarding the impacts of pretrial decisions and supervision on people's lives and social outcomes. Students will write short reaction papers regarding each of week's reading, and may also choose to write a more substantial research paper if they wish to earn a second credit. Degree RequirementsPre/Co-requisitesNone |
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