San Francisco Superior Court Judge Matthew S. Khan issued a custody hold order for an accused individual, overriding defense arguments that the detention would result in the loss of housing, addiction treatment, and other essential support services. The ruling has prompted discussions regarding the collateral consequences of pretrial detention.
Assembly Bill 1924, a homelessness prevention measure co-sponsored by Inner City Law Center, secured passage in the California State Assembly with bipartisan support, advancing the legislation to the State Senate.
The judge allowed the accused to remain on probation and continue outpatient treatment, denying the prosecution’s request for residential treatment due to the potential consequences for the accused’s family.
A recent study by the Sentencing Project has found that the US reentry system is failing to provide adequate support for disabled individuals, leaving many with limited financial resources and no meaningful assistance with reentry planning.
A Sacramento County Superior Court judge declined to modify bail for a woman accused of domestic violence, despite her financial hardship and loss of housing, and set a formal bail hearing for March 2026.
Judge Gregg L. Prickett denied an unrepresented accused’s request for an extension to provide proof of enrollment in a court-ordered program, setting a firm two-week deadline despite her ongoing efforts to secure stable housing and work.
Women are now the fastest-growing population in the criminal legal system, and the Women’s Justice Commission is working to reduce their involvement in the system and improve outcomes when they do enter it, through trauma-informed, gender-responsive approaches.
Time limits on housing assistance do not address the root cause of housing instability, which is a major contributor to poverty, and instead of reducing public costs, they can lead to increased costs downstream in emergency services, homelessness, foster care, health care, and incarceration.
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By Esme Lipton SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Here in San Francisco County Superior Court, Dept. 12 Wednesday,…