The public wants to be and feel safe. One group has elected progressive prosecutors emphasizing diversion over incarceration, diminishing penalties, and decriminalizing crimes.
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In New York State, roughly two-thirds of individuals incarcerated in local jails are unsentenced. In 2019 that represented 12,933 individuals; bail reform reduced that number to 10,669 by 2021.
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