HR 8647
Community First Pretrial Reform and Jail Decarceration Act
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Bill overview
The Community First Pretrial Reform and Jail Decarceration Act establishes a Justice Department grant program to help local governments, tribal territories, and nonprofits reduce the number of people in jails and the length of their stays. Grants will support data analysis, implementation of strategies like eliminating cash bail and expanding diversion programs, and addressing racial disparities in incarceration. Grantees are required to meet specific reduction targets and undergo regular evaluation to ensure effectiveness.
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Primary sponsor
David J. Trone
Cosponsor
Kelly [R-ND-At Large] Armstrong
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