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More Funding Needed for Pretrial Services Ahead of NY Bail Reform, Supporters Say
Despite its place in the budget, lawmakers and Gov. Andrew Cuomo have declined to earmark new funds for pretrial services.
Less than two months before New York’s new law eliminating cash bail for nonviolent and low-level charges is set to take effect, counties outside New York City are still trying to figure out how they’ll comply with the measure without any additional funding.