Decision matrix informs pretrial release plans

Informed by the results of a pretrial risk assessment, a matrix is used to guide pretrial release decision making. Often, pretrial service agencies use the matrix and then present the result to the judge as a suggested decision.

Local Examples

Johnson County, KS Johnson County 10th Judicial District

• A pretrial risk assessment is administered, and the results are used to follow a decision-making grid.
• This outcome on the grid is used to suggest an appropriate option to the judge.

For samples related to this example, see this resource:

• Pretrial Release and Detention Guidelines - Johnson County, KS