TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1974//
TI  - An empirical analysis of pre-trial release decisions
JO  - Journal of criminal justice
A1  - Gottfredson, Michael R.
SP  - 287
EP  - 304
VL  - 2
IS  - 4
N2  - The decision whether or not to allow indigent defendants pre-trial freedom from confinement is one which has aroused considerable interest and controversy in the field of criminal justice in recent years. Several innovative programs have attempted to provide decision-makers with relevant information, however, to date, there have been remarkably few empirical examinations of the pre-trial release decision. This study presents findings of an experimental release program and the relationships between the information available to decision-makers and the criteria of appearance at trial and arrest while on pre-trial release. A validation study of the Vera Institute scale was also performed.<p /> 
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SN  - 0047-2352
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/0047-2352(74)90092-0
ID  - ref1
ER  -