Statement on Pretrial Risk Assessment Instruments

We recognize that in some instances RAIs can play an important role in helping jurisdictions to replace oppressive systems of wealth-based detention, while in other instances a fairer system of pretrial justice may be achieved without these instruments. We are united in our belief that deference as to whether, and how, to use any risk assessment instrument should be given to local criminal defense and impacted community stakeholders who best understand the needs and circumstances of their own jurisdictions.