NCJ Number
41668
Journal
Federal Probation Volume: 41 Issue: 1 Dated: (MARCH 1977) Pages: 15-22
Date Published
1977
Length
8 pages
Annotation
THE CHIEF PRETRIAL SERVICES OFFICER OF THE U.S. DISTRICT COURT IN BROOKLYN EXAMINES THE PROVISIONS OF TITLE II OF THE SPEEDY TRIAL ACT OF 1974, AND DISCUSSES THE ISSUES OF CONFIDENTIALITY AND RELEASE CONDITIONS RAISED BY THE ACT.
Abstract
TITLE II OF THE SPEEDY TRIAL ACT CREATES TEN PRETRIAL SERVICES AGENCIES WITHIN THE FEDERAL JUDICIAL SYSTEM. THE GENERAL FUNCTIONS OF THESE AGENCIES ARE TO MAKE BAIL RECOMMENDATIONS, SUPERVISE PERSONS ON BAIL, AND ASSIST THEM WITH EMPLOYMENT, MEDICAL, AND OTHER SERVICES DESIGNED TO REDUCE CRIME ON BAIL. IT WAS ALSO EXPECTED THAT THESE AGENCIES WOULD 'GREATLY ENHANCE THE OPERATION OF THE BAIL REFORM ACT OF 1966.' SPECIFIC PROVISIONS OF THE ACT ARE REVIEWED. THE AUTHOR THEN EXAMINES THE QUESTION OF THE EXTENT TO WHICH THE PRETRIAL SERVICES AGENCIES MAY DISCLOSE INFORMATION CONCERNING DEFENDANTS. FINALLY, ISSUES IN THE LEGALITY OF CONDITIONS ATTACHED TO PRETRIAL RELEASE ARE EXPLORED AND DISCUSSED IN THE CONTEXT OF THE PRETRIAL SERVICES AGENCIES....DMC