Pretrial Pilot Program
Program Overview and Purpose
This year’s state budget earmarked $75 million to the Judicial Council to launch and evaluate two-year pretrial projects in local trial courts. As directed by the Legislature, the projects aim to increase the safe and efficient release of arrestees before trial; use the least restrictive monitoring practices possible while protecting public safety and ensuring court appearances; validate and expand the use of risk assessment tools; and assess any bias.
On August 9, 2019, the Judicial Council awarded funds to 16 pretrial projects in trial courts throughout the state.
Click here to learn more about the funded pilot programs.
