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  • What Is Cash Bail?

    Cash bail is a systemic injustice that targets people who are poor, Black, brown, and Indigenous. This resource explains the cash bail system and describes how we work to challenge and, ultimately, end this corrupt practice.

  • What is a Bail Bondsman?

    When a loved one is arrested, we want to get them free as soon as possible. This resource explains how the for-profit bail industry exploits our desperation, and shows how non-profit bail funds operate differently.

  • What Happens When Someone is Arrested?

    Being arrested, or having a loved on arrested, is stressful and confusing. This resource walks you through what happens when someone is arrested, so you can know what to expect and plan your next steps.

  • What is an Immigration Bond?

    The immigration bond process is secretive and complicated. In this resource, we explain what an immigration bond is, why the system is harmful, and what you should do next if a loved one has been assigned an immigration bond.

  • How Do I Find a Court File Number?

    To make a pre-trial bail request, you will need to know the case file number for the person in custody. This resource will help you locate this number for people jailed pre-trial in Anoka, Carver, Hennepin, Ramsey, St. Louis, and Washington Counties.