The California Association of Pretrial Services is a statewide organization of professionals working in the field of pretrial services. The association grew out of a series of informal meetings of pretrial practitioners in 1972. The current membership includes pretrial managers, line staff, criminal justice consultants, and researchers.

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US Jails stuffed with inmates who pose no threat:

National Public Radio has a three part series that examines the over crowding of America's jail system with individuals who pose no flight risk or threat to community safety; but simply can not afford to post bond, costing the American taxpayer billions of dollars per year.

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New Advocacy Brief Released

NAPSA is pleased to announce the release of a new position paper series entitled "Facts and Positions." The first edition, "The Truth About Commercial Bail Bonding," was developed in collaboration with stakeholders and pretrial justice practitioners and provides a national context for local issues. It was released at the 37th Annual Conference and Training Institute this week in Charlotte, North Carolina..

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