WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) – A June 2025 report by the American Civil Liberties Union of Kansas is shining a light on the bail system in Sedgwick County.
The new report called “The Price of Freedom” focuses on data from 2023-2024. It analyzes who is being held, why they’re being held, how long they remain in jail, and what it costs them and the community.
The report finds Sedgwick County’s bail system mostly affects individuals facing non-violent crimes…