The Bail Book: A Comprehensive Look at Bail in America's Criminal Justice System
- ISBN-10
- 1107131367
- ISBN-13
- 9781107131361
- Category
- Law
- Pages
- 352
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2017-12-21
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Author
- Shima Baradaran Baughman
Description
Examines the causes for mass incarceration of Americans and calls for the reform of the bail system. Traces the history of bail, how it has come to be an oppressive tool of the courts, and makes recommendations for reforming the bail system and alleviating the mass incarceration problem.
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