In a recent study released by the Denver Department of Safety, the average number of prisoners have almost reached the maximum limit that can fit in the county jail and city detention center. Among those inmates, half of them are dealing with mental health problems including psychosis or depression. Being in custody presents a high-risk for people who are convicted while awaiting trial, especially those defendants who are wrongfully charged or those accused of petty crimes. This is precisely why defendants must post bail immediately to get out of jail.…
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