Message From County Board: Bail reform initiative
Saturday, March 15, 2025
Pre-trial system reform
Cash bail system minimization
Elimination of court-related fines and fees
Community well-being and public safety initiatives
Countywide work group data analysis
Areas of Interest (3)
- Ramsey County moves to overhaul pre-trial detention to mitigate social harms like job and housing loss.
- Shift in justice policy: Ramsey County targets elimination of court fines and fees as part of systemic reform.
- Data-driven justice: Ramsey County leverages local research and work groups to redesign pre-trial procedures.
Notable Quotes (1)
our primary objective is to minimize the harm resulting from the cash bail system such as the loss of jobs and housing and sometimes children
Cash bail system minimizationExplanation of pre-trial system reform goals.
Places Mentioned
Ramsey County
Events & Meetings (1)
- Ongoing countywide work group sessions