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Welcome to the Pretrial Justice Institute, the nation's only nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring informed pretrial decision making for safe communities.​

The Pretrial Justice Institute created this practice-based, informational resource for practitioners, policymakers, advocates and others interested in improving pretrial justice. Featured are materials that have been generated from jurisdictions across the country in the course of their bail reform endeavors to reduce inappropriate detention, optimize diversion
from prosecution, and maintain community safety.
If you are unable to locate specific information on this site, you may submit questions to the Help Desk.

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Featured Resources:
 

Pretrial in the Press

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Upcoming Events

Mark your calendars!

The 41st Annual Conference of the National Association of Pretrial Services Agencies will be held in Orlando, FL, from September 15-18, 2013.

The Pretrial Justice Institute (PJI) is pleased to announce that for a fourth year, it will sponsor scholarships to attend the National Association of Pretrial Services Agencies’ annual training conference. In honor of PJI friend and board member Dr. John S. Goldkamp, who passed away last year, the annual scholarships have been renamed. PJI will cover the conference registration fee, air and hotel (room and tax) expenses to Orlando, FL for the duration of the conference, Sunday September 15-18, 2013. All travel arrangements must be made through PJI. Please click here to download the application.
 
Disclaimer: This is an on-line resource for people and organizations interested in pretrial justice. We do not provide direct services or legal advice nor arrange for services to be provided. We also do not become involved in individual legal matters. Please consult with your defense attorney, probation officer or local legal aid agency to best resolve individual concerns.
 
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