Question 5: People of color are:
- Disproportionately in jail before trial at a higher rate than white people in Washington.
- Assigned higher bail amounts nationally.
- Both of the above.
- Neither of the above.
The correct answer is: Both of the above
Not all Washington counties consistently collect data on the race of the people incarcerated in their jails. However, sample county data that has been collected in Washington shows that people of color are disproportionately in jail before trial at a higher rate than white people, compared to their percentage in the population. Also, according to national research, people of color are assigned higher bail amounts.
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Friday, April 21, 2017
