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Here is a list of resources that Court Watch NOLA has found useful:

American Bar Association Commission on Disability Rights, Court Access for Individuals who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing

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Anwar, Shamena et al., The Impact of Jury Race in Criminal Trials

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Bibas, Stephanos, Transparency and Participation in Criminal Procedure

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The Blueprint for Safety, Prosecuting Attorney-Charging Decisions, Charging Decisions in Domestic Violence-Related Crimes

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Center for Court Innovation, Improving Courthouse Signage

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Chang, Williamson B. and Manuel U. Auraujo, Interpreters for the Defense: Due Process for the Non-English-Speaking Defendant

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The Constitution Project® National Right to Counsel Committee, Don’t I Need a Lawyer? Pretrial Justice and the Right to Counsel at First Judicial Bail Hearing

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Council for Court Excellence, Remote Public Access to Electronic Court Records: A Cross-Jurisdictional Review for the D.C. Courts

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Daniels, Flozell et al., From Bondage to Bail Bonds: Putting a Price on Freedom in New Orlean

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Dedel, Kelly, Witness Intimidation

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Gershman, Bennett, Prosecutorial Ethics and Victims’ Rights: The Prosecutor’s Duty of Neutrality

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Harvard Law School Criminal Justice Policy Program, Moving beyond Money: a Primer on Bail Reform

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Lagratta, Emily Gold and Bowen, Phil, To Be Fair: Procedural Fairness in Courts

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Lowenkamp, Christopher T. et al., The Hidden Costs of Pretrial Detention

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National Task Force on Fines, Fees and Bail Practices, Principles on Fines, Fees, and Bail Practices

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Nugent, M. Elaine et al., Exploring the Feasibility and Efficacy of Performance Measures in Prosecution and Their Application to Community Prosecution

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Pinard, Michael, An Integrated Perspective on the Collateral Consequences of Criminal Convictions and Reentry Issues Faced by Formerly Incarcerated Individuals

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Tyler, Tom R. and Fagan, Jeffrey, Legitimacy and Cooperation: Why Do People Help the Police Fight Crime in Their Communities?

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Vera Institute of Justice, Past Due: Examining the Costs and Consequences of Charging for Justice in New Orleans

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Wheeler, Russell et al., Judicial Recusal Procedures: A Report on the IAALS Convening

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