Episode 5: Can Simple, Affordable Ideas Improve Courts' Costly Failure-to-Appear Rates?

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Jul 14 2025 | 00:50:25

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Show Notes

Failure to appear in criminal cases can lead defendants to jail time, draining resources from police, courts, and taxpayer dollars. But the solution may be cheaper and easier than expected. A2J Lab Faculty Director Jim Greiner speaks with Alissa Fishbane, managing director at ideas42, about her research into informational gaps pertaining to court-related issues.

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