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Bailout: Leaving Behind Pennsylvania's Monetary Bail System.

Authors :
McCrossen, Amy
Source :
Duquesne Law Review; Summer2019, Vol. 57 Issue 2, p415-452, 38p
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

The article explores the problems associated with Pennsylvania's current monetary bail system. Topics discussed include problems associated with a monetary bail system merit attention; history and purpose of bail in criminal justice system; and enactment of Bail Reform Act of 1984 for addressing bail issues in country. It also mentions about country's mass incarceration.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00933058
Volume :
57
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Duquesne Law Review
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
137162620