Pretrial Services

These are letters that were sent to Prince George’s County Pretrial Services, arranged in chronological
order, with the most recent letters at the top. The names and case numbers, as well as
personally identifying information, have been redacted to protect the privacy of the loved ones.

Vague Guidance from OPS – 11/27/23

Availability of Key Information at Bond Hearings – 11/8/23

Roles of Judges and OPS in Assessing Danger – 11/8/23

Improprieties at OPS – 10/23/23

OPS Wait Times – 5/1/23

Pretrial Services’ Lack of Guidelines – 1/17/23

Errors on Pretrial Sheets – 12/6/22

Consideration of Pretrial Release Options – 11/9/22

Office of Pretrial Services Analysis Letter – 7/18/22

Ongoing Problems with Pretrial Services – 7/6/22

Misrepresentations by Pretrial Services – 6/22/22

Missing Pretrial Sheets – 5/11/22

Missing Pretrial Sheets – 4/27/22

Improper Delegation of Judicial Authority – 4/27/22

Concerns RE Pretrial Services Failure to Act – 4/13/22

Serious Problems with Pretrial Services – 1/18/22

Ongoing Problem of the Pretrial “Option” – 11/9/21

Lengthy Wait for Pretrial Services – 11/9/21

Dysfunctional Pretrial System – 9/8/21

Life-Threatening Pretrial Delays – 9/8/21

Problems with Pretrial Services – 9/21/21

Lengthy Pretrial Detention from Multiple Institutional Failures – 4/28/21

Inappropriate Charge and Detention – 1/25/21

Recommendations vs Orders to Pretrial Services – 1/25/21

Pretrial Report Error – 1/19/21

Ineffective Pretrial Services – 12/28/20

Persistent Thwarting of Access to Legal Representation – 12/14/20