CJA Explainer Series: How Does Supervised Release Actually Work?

The first in a series of program breakdowns that explore how CJA is evolving pretrial justice in NYC.

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What We Do

Court Services
Staff in all five boroughs administer the Release Assessment, help individuals and their families pay bail, and operate innovative pilot projects to support those released pretrial.
Pretrial Data
Expert research and interactive dashboards analyzing topics such as bail reform, supervised release, and pretrial outcomes.
Supervised Release
An alternative to pretrial detention supporting people in their communities and encouraging court appearance.
Outreach
Provide reminders about court dates and assistance to anyone who is arrested in New York City.

There are currently 55,688 people on pretrial release in NYC.

as of January 2026; figures are updated monthly

Explore CJA's Pretrial Release Dashboard
Our mission is to assist the courts and the City in reducing unnecessary pretrial detention.
Who We Are

News and Publications

Justice In Practice
From the Archives: The Court Observation Project
Marian Gewirtz, Melissa Cumberbatch and Anjini Patel
May 20, 2024
Justice In Practice
The Night Shift in NYC Courts
April 24, 2024
Publications
The Third Year Of Raise The Age
Marian Gewirtz
December 4, 2023