Failure to appear in court due to confusion, transportation problems, child care needs, illness, or a simple scheduling mistake is resulting in 19 million additional nights in jail each year, making it a major and preventable driver of incarceration in the United States.
A homeless woman facing two petit larceny charges was held on bail after failing to appear in court, despite her lack of legal representation and unstable housing situation.
A man accused of multiple charges was denied release on supervised own recognizance, leaving him unable to return to Los Angeles County to report to parole within 48 hours, potentially triggering a warrant for his arrest.
By Kimberly Torres VENTURA, CA – A man facing an infraction here in Ventura County Superior Court…
By Tommy Nguyen VENTURA, CA – During Rigoberto Calderone’s warrant arraignment hearing early this Tuesday in Ventura…
By Sophia Barberini ALAMEDA, CA – Judge Stuart Hing of Alameda County Superior Court refused to release…
By Alexander Ramirez and Michele Chadwick SACRAMENTO, CA – Judge Patrick Marlette welcomed a packed courtroom and…
By Koda Slingluff SACRAMENTO – Sacramento County Judge Ernest Sawtelle no doubt subscribes to the old adage,…
By Ruby Chavez FRESNO – Fresno County Superior Court Judge Francine Zepeda had too many no shows…
By Özge Terzioğlu FRESNO – No shows were the rule of the day here for one defense…