California’s Pretrial Services Program is built on strong collaboration between probation, the Judicial Council, and the courts. Presenters will examine probation’s expanding role in monitoring and case management, the Judicial Council’s support for local implementation, and how judges balance release decisions with public safety and court appearance. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of how these partnerships create effective, balanced pretrial practices across the state.

Moderator: Jessica Ireland, Senior Manager, Center for Effective Public Policy

Speakers:

• Honorable Denise M. Hippach, Supervising Criminal Judge, Santa Barbara Superior Court
• Chief Kim Craddock, Calaveras County Probation Department
• Deirdre Benedict, Supervising Analyst, Judicial Council of California

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