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The Price of Freedom: Bail in Sedgwick County Blog

Summary by ACLU of Kansas
In Sedgwick County, Kansas, your freedom before trial often depends on your bank account—instead of whether you pose a risk to the community or whether you’re likely to show up for court. Our latest report examines the county’s use of cash bail, and the findings are both troubling and urgent.   Over a one-year period, more than 10,000 people were booked into the Sedgwick County Jail. The majority weren’t accused of violent crimes—in fact, 84% of…
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ACLU of Kansas broke the news in on Tuesday, July 15, 2025.
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