The Bail reform guide aims to provide detailed information about various states and their history of Bail Reform. Presented in the guide are the six states of Arizona, California, Connecticut, Maryland, New Jersey, and Texas. Key members involved in each state's reform efforts were interviewed, including chief justices, appellate court justices, the trial court judges, etc. The guide also displays the three generations of Bail Reform in the United States. The first generation from the 1920s-1960s, the second generation from the late 1960s-1980s, and the third from 1990s-Present. In conclusion, to have successful reform, states need Task Force/Committee/Commission leadership and the judiciary's ability to promulgate rules governing pretrial practices in all state courts.

The National Center of State Courts (NCSC) is a non-partisan, research-based organization that helps courts operate efficiently - and stay in front of trends. The center conducts research and consulting for courts, and advises them on challenges they face. NCSC also offers educational courses to court professionals and serves as a voice for the needs and interests of the court.

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