The Effects of Misdemeanor Bail Reform

Authors

Paul Heaton, University of Pennsylvania Carey Law SchoolFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

8-16-2022

Abstract

This research summary reports results from an analysis of the effects of misdemeanor bail reform, focusing on a natural experiment in Harris County, Texas that abruptly increased pretrial release rates.

Recommended Citation

Heaton, Paul, "The Effects of Misdemeanor Bail Reform" (2022). Reports. 11.
https://scholarship.law.upenn.edu/qc_reports/11