Wilson Center for Science and Justice at Duke Law
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A Duke Law interdisciplinary center working to advance criminal justice and equity through law and science
Check out the above linked explainer from the New York Times on how bail works in the U.S. It cites our recent report that finds that ending cash bail for misdemeanors in Harris County, TX, is associated with improved public safety. wcsj.law.duke.edu/news/ending-...
Ending Cash Bail for Most Misdemeanors Is Associated with Improved Public Safety – Wilson Center for Science and Justice at Duke Law
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August 29, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Check out the above linked explainer from the New York Times on how bail works in the U.S. It cites our recent report that finds that ending cash bail for misdemeanors in Harris County, TX, is associated with improved public safety. wcsj.law.duke.edu/news/ending-...