History

Background on the problem

Throughout Massachusetts, many poor men and women remain in jail, charged with misdemeanors and non-violent crimes all because they cannot afford their bail – even when it is as low as $100 and $500. It has been shown over time that people who are held during the pretrial period have much worse outcomes for their cases then those who get out on bail. The Massachusetts Bail Fund helps low income and poor residents to meet bail and fight their cases from the outside. The Bail Fund also works to address the inequities in the bail system and help bail fund recipients to connect with community services.

Additionally the Bail Fund:

• Research into the inequities of the bail system
• Track data on case outcomes for those who post bail versus those who do not
• Advocate for bail system reforms
• Engage in community education and awareness building

With your support, the Bail Fund will be fully operational by February 2011

Please consider supporting the Bail Fund through a financial contribution.

Checks can be mailed to:
Massachusetts Bail Fund
c/o CJPC
15 Barbara Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Or via Paypal:

If you are interested in getting involved in supporting the Bail Fund, download this packet full of ideas for how you can support the Bail Fund.