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Crime & Courts May 9, 2021 - 4:47 pm

Black people face higher bail bonds in Douglas County, report shows; CJCC to discuss

by Mackenzie Clark

On average, Black people must pay higher bond amounts than people of other races to be released from the Douglas County jail, according to a new report.

Lawrence news April 23, 2021 - 2:56 pm

Listening session on Douglas County’s mobile response for behavioral health crises set for Tuesday

by Lawrence Times

A Douglas County team wants to find out from community members about their experiences, direct or indirect, with mobile responses for people experiencing mental illness and addiction.