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Information For Pretrial Services
Pretrial services professionals work to provide courts with essential information and to ensure that each person receives the support they need to succeed on pretrial release.
| Pretrial services professionals serve as liaisons between the court and people accused of crimes. They often prepare pretrial assessment reports that help court officials make critical decisions about each case, and they may supervise and support people on pretrial release to help them return to court and remain law-abiding. A well-functioning pretrial services agency plays a central role in a fair and effective pretrial system. |
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These resources may be of particular interest to pretrial services professionals.
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These upcoming trainings may be of interest to pretrial services professionals.
Unlocking Success: Becoming a More Effective Pretrial Professional
This session will help pretrial services professionals understand the key characteristics that can make them more effective. Through interactive activities and discussions, participants will identify their strengths and areas for improvement, focusing on ways to cultivate positive traits that enhance…
Jail Population Review: Understanding and Changing Who’s in Your Jail
Advancing Pretrial Policy and Research (APPR) is offering a free webinar on Jail Population Review: Understanding and Changing Who’s in Your Jail. The webinar is on Thursday, January …
The Pretrial Services Report: A Critical Tool for Informed Judicial Decision Making
Advancing Pretrial Policy and Research (APPR) is offering a free virtual training on the Pretrial Services Report. The training is on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, from 1 to …
Training Library
These recorded trainings may be of interest to pretrial services professionals.
Past Training Library