The San Francisco Pretrial Diversion Project, a nonprofit that successfully keeps 95% of its clients out of jail and appearing in court, is at risk of losing its contract with the Sheriff's Office. The court plans to transfer services to the Probation Department, citing accountability and transparency concerns, but critics warn this could collapse the pretrial system.
- The nonprofit has a 95% success rate in keeping clients out of jail and in court. - The court claims the Probation Department will be more accountable and transparent.
- Critics say the transition is rushed and could lead to a system collapse. - The $22.5 million, three-year contract is pending full board approval.