The Crime and Justice Institute (CJI) compared Lycoming County (Williamsport), Pennsylvania’s pretrial release, detention, and supervision practices against recognized best practices for a high-functioning pretrial system. CJI also compared the county’s pretrial system against Pennsylvania’s current and proposed legal requirements for pretrial processing.
The goal of this assessment is to identify systemic changes that may promote the release of appropriate individuals, heighten the levels of court appearance, and improve public safety.
This assessment will also educate county stakeholders on best and promising practices in the pretrial field, thus creating stakeholder buy-in for proposed changes.