Bail Report 2023
DCBF 2023 Bail Report Report Today Dauphin County Bail Fund releases it’s 2023 bail report. This report analyzes bail decisions made by Dauphin County Magisterial District Judges (MDJs) during the first 6 months of 2023. It is our attempt at introducing some transparency into Dauphin County MDJs and to encourageContinue Reading…
Cash Bail in Dauphin County: A Six-Month Snapshot
Harrisburg, PA — The Dauphin County Bail Fund (DCBF) has released its new research report, Cash Bail in Dauphin County: A Six-Month Snapshot, which shows the bail-setting practices of Magisterial District Judges in Dauphin County. Cash Bail in Dauphin County shows that in the six-month period between January and JuneContinue Reading…
Due to high number of inquires
Hello all, We are currently receiving a high number of inquiries. Those seeking bail assistance will be prioritized. For the fastest response, if you are seeking bail assistance, we ask that you fill out our web form or leave us a detailed voicemail. For all other general inquiries, please sendContinue Reading…
Links
Hello all, We are currently open for referrals. Submit a referral here: https://dauphincountybailfund.org/request-help/ Donate here: https://donorbox.org/make-a-donation-to-the-dauphin-county-bail-fund Stay Safe, DCBFContinue Reading…
Open Letter: Dauphin County Prison COVID-19 Response
Dauphin County District Attorney Fran Chardo President Judge John Cherry Harrisburg City Police Chief Thomas Carter Director of Corrections Brian Clark Dauphin County Adult Probation Director Chad Libby Dauphin County Sheriff Nick Chimienti Dauphin County Commissioners Jeff Haste, Mike Pries and George P. Hartwick, III COVID-19 presents an incredible challengeContinue Reading…
No Consent in Custody
DCBF is proud to stand with lawmakers and support protections for those in police custody and pretrial detention. There can be #NoConsentInCustody and PA laws should reflect that reality. Read More about the legislation here.Continue Reading…