Federal officials say a detainer has been lodged as local authorities hold suspect without bail. Lakewood, NJ – Federal ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. New Jersey was hailed as a leader in bail reform, but both front-runners in the governor's race say the system needs changes.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Those who find themselves at the mercy of New Jersey's courts may learn for the first time that they will not have a monetary bail ...

Ballot Question 1 asks to change the language in the New Jersey Constitution to allow judges discretion in whether to assign bail. Without passage, the newly enacted Bail Reform Act will not be ...

New Jersey was hailed as a model for criminal justice reform nationally when state lawmakers eliminated cash bail more than a decade ago.