The Bail Book: A Comprehensive Look at Bail in America's Criminal Justice System

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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