Hamilton County bond practices are allegedly violating the law and in need of change, advocates say

Staff Photo / A van is received by a guard at the Silverdale Detention Center, since renamed the Hamilton County Jail, in 2020 in Chattanooga. Hamilton County residents discussed bail reform Tuesday night.
Staff Photo / A van is received by a guard at the Silverdale Detention Center, since renamed the Hamilton County Jail, in 2020 in Chattanooga. Hamilton County residents discussed bail reform Tuesday night.

Note: This story was updated on March 29 to correct the spelling of the Hamilton County Community Bail Fund manager's namee.

Many who are accused of crimes in Hamilton County are allegedly having their constitutional due process rights violated when bail is set — keeping more people in jail for longer...

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