While the concept of bail is rooted in ancient times, its precise origin remains unknown. In the King James version of the Bible, verses throughout the Old Testament rail against sureties or the ...

President Donald Trump wants to eliminate “cashless bail” in the nation’s capital and across the country. But what exactly does that mean, and what is the controversy all about? “Cashless bail” is a ...

Some have taken to telling tales of bail reform made rich by the idea of a crime wave in New Hampshire with violent criminals roaming the streets. A careful history and assessment of bail reform — ...