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A new report from Indiana University revealed stark racial disparities in bail costs, and outlined how those higher costs can have long-term impacts on folks charged with crimes and their families. According to the report, bail across the country is set an average of 34% for Black detainees and 19% higher for Latino detainees, compared with their white counterparts. Krystal Gibson, program analyst for the Indiana University Public Policy Institute, said increased cost makes it more difficult for many to get out of pretrial detention. ...
People of color are disproportionately impacted by Marion Countys bail system, and the disparities are expected to continue under a new state law.
Black and Latino people are more likely to remain stuck in jail — which can result in them losing their jobs, homes and custody of their children.
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Indiana University's Center for Research on Inclusion & Social Policy (CRISP) published a new report focused on the bail bond...