Jail Release Basics in Cobb County
In 2017, Georgia had one of the highest percentages of unsentenced jail inmates in the country. Almost half of county prisoners were simply waiting for their day in court. This figure is a bit deceptive, because inmates who were on their way out the door were counted as “unsentenced” like everyone else. Nevertheless, reports like […]
What You Should Know About Bond Revocations
Bail reform is a hot topic these days. In about a half-dozen states (not including Georgia), roughly 80 percent of jail inmates are unsentenced. This statistic might be misleading. Many of these individuals have probably posted bail and are on their way out. Nevertheless, reformers paint a picture of individuals who have not been convicted […]
