Join us for our Courtwatch Volunteer Orientation every Wednesday. We will be going into details on how to watch the courts. We will identify key gatekeepers of justice in the courtroom and how their actions impact pretrial release. There will also be an opportunity to watch the court remotely immediately following the orientation.
Registration
Register in advance for orientation with this link.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Pre-Readings
To get an understanding of why we are watching the courts you can read the resources below. This will better prepare you for the culture of the court and the reason why public pressure and accountability is necessary to demand change.
Advancing Bail Reform in Maryland
Braveboy announces end for cash bail at Justice Symposium
Bail Reform hasn’t Led to Fewer Held in Jail, Court Records Show
What You Will Need
- Notebook
- Pen/pencil
- Computer/phone to log on from