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Do the Math: Money Bail Doesn’t Add Up for San Francisco (2017)

"This paper examines our local system of bail, its shortcomings, and puts forward a range of short, medium, and long-term reforms. These recommendations grow out the work of the San Francisco Fines and Fees Task Force, that was convened by the Board of Supervisors to assess and reform how fines, fees, tickets and financial penalties impact low income San Franciscans and communities of color. The Financial Justice Project leads the Fines and Fees Task Force and coordinated a consensus building discussion to conduct this analysis and develop these recommendations. The recommendations were developed in collaboration with individuals from many city and county departments and community organizations."

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