Minnesota Justice Research Center

Minnesota Justice Research Center Through research, education, and policy development, we aim to transform the criminal legal system.

06/03/2026

If you’re based in the Twin Cities and care about transforming our bail system, join MNJRC, MFF, and the Pretrial Justice Coalition next week for a community-report back to envision a system that prioritizes safety, liberty, and equity.

When: Tuesday June 9 | 5:30PM - 7PM
Where: Groundwork Institute (St. Paul)

Register at givebutter.com/tcpretrial — see you there!

Let's get together and envision a bail system that prioritizes safety, liberty, and equity. Join MNJRC, MFF, and the Pre...
05/21/2026

Let's get together and envision a bail system that prioritizes safety, liberty, and equity. Join MNJRC, MFF, and the Pretrial Justice Coalition for a Twin Cities community report-back to discover what we learned from our pretrial research and understand the recommendations we're making to the legislature.

Join us for dinner and:

-a discussion of MNJRC’s findings on Minnesota’s current pretrial and bail practices
-a data walk to explore evidence-based recommendations to redesign the system & promote safety, liberty, and equity
-an opportunity to connect with community & learn how you can continue to be a part of this transformation!

When: Tuesday, June 9 | 5:30PM - 7PM
Where: Groundwork Institute

Learn more or register: givebutter.com/tcpretrial

CLE Opportunity (1.25 credits) for the Legal Community ⚖️As practitioners and scholars of the law, the legal community p...
05/07/2026

CLE Opportunity (1.25 credits) for the Legal Community ⚖️

As practitioners and scholars of the law, the legal community plays a critical role in ensuring our criminal legal system is truly just. Join the Minnesota Justice Research Center for an information-packed discussion of:

-the rapidly changing landscape of criminal law and practice in recent years;
-where Minnesotans currently stand on issues of crime and safety;
-the legal implications of Operation Metro Surge;
-and where attorneys are needed in the fight for transformation ahead.


Light snacks and drinks provided. Register at givebutter.com/legalrolecle.

04/30/2026

MNJRC spent 2 years studying our state’s bail, jail and pretrial practices. TLDR; We need a system that makes sure we’re only jailing the people who really need to be there.

This week, the Pretrial Justice MN Coalition presented a constitutional amendment to end our cash bail system and require judges to base their decision to detain someone or let them go on how dangerous that person is to the community, not how much money they have.

Got questions or want to get involved? Visit pretrialjusticemn.org to learn more and join the movement towards a pretrial system that prioritizes safety, liberty, and equity.

It’s the system that makes sense, and it’s the system we deserve.

We're proposing a constitutional amendment tomorrow—a big step in the path to a safer, more equitable pretrial system.We...
04/27/2026

We're proposing a constitutional amendment tomorrow—a big step in the path to a safer, more equitable pretrial system.

We need community members to pack the room with us and show legislators we're serious about replacing our wealth-based system with one that detains or releases people based on their measured risk to the community, not how much money they have.

Can you join us? No sign-up or RSVP necessary—just show up!
Pretrial Justice Minnesota buttons will be provided.

When: Tuesday, April 28 | 10AM
Where: MN State Capitol Room G3 (G stands for Ground Floor)

Reach out to [email protected] with questions. See you there!

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Last week's Justice For All Day on the Hill was a success! Check out this recap of our annual day of community-led advoc...
04/20/2026

Last week's Justice For All Day on the Hill was a success! Check out this recap of our annual day of community-led advocacy.

We put our people power into action. We spoke up for justice. And we're not stopping anytime soon. Visit justiceforallmn.org to learn more.

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WEDNESDAY: Get civically engaged with the Justice For All Coalition 🙌Our Day on the Hill is a fun, all-out community-eff...
04/13/2026

WEDNESDAY: Get civically engaged with the Justice For All Coalition 🙌

Our Day on the Hill is a fun, all-out community-effort to voice our justice priorities at the Capitol. No advocacy experience necessary, all are welcome. Register at givebutter.com/96PzUP.

When: April 15, 9AM
Where: Meet at Education MN in St. Paul - or join us in the Capitol Rotunda at 10:30AM.

See you there!

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04/08/2026

New podcast episode 💬 "Responders or Fixers? The Sustainability of Crisis Response in Minneapolis and Beyond"

Research Director Dr. Katie Re*****on Cunningham hosts a conversation about crisis response, including real examples of their impact, our evaluation of Minneapolis's behavioral crisis response (BCR) and the value of research, and the steps necessary to sustain these models long-term.

Katie is joined by experts Cherie Hanson, Program Manager of the Minneapolis BCR and the Brooklyn Center Expanded Response Team at Canopy Roots, and Tahir Duckett, Executive Director of the Center for Innovations in Community Safety at Georgetown Law .

Listen to the Transformation Blueprint podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Youtube. Learn more at mnjrc.org/podcast.

04/02/2026

What would you guess 80% of Minnesotans agree on? Hint: it has nothing to do with the Jucy Lucy...

New polling data shows that the vast majority of Minnesotans support the Pretrial Data Transparency Act. The bill would require the state to collect and report data around bail, jail, and the pretrial process, helping policymakers understand who is being detained and released under what conditions, and making our criminal legal system more accountable and just for all.

Learn more and keep up with the bill’s status in our Legislature at pretrialjusticemn.org

We know that understanding lived experiences is crucial to building a restorative and accountable path forward.If you're...
03/27/2026

We know that understanding lived experiences is crucial to building a restorative and accountable path forward.

If you're committed to community recovery, we encourage you to apply for a council seat at https://commissionsandappointments.sos.mn.gov/Agency/Details/398.

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