Arrests on bench warrants are major contributors to new jail admissions. However, research suggests that many missed court dates are not abscondences, but rather due to unintentional circumstances. These events can be addressed through interventions besides detention. This workshop will describe court nonappearance and present strategies to help prevent misconduct or to mitigate it when it occurs.
Pretrial Justice Institute200 East Pratt Street, Suite 4100Baltimore, Maryland 21202
Phone667.281.9141
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