New York Criminal Justice Agency

Established in 1973 as the Pretrial Services Agency, the New York City Criminal Justice Agency is a private, nonprofit organization that provides pretrial release services. It maintains an automated database that offers information related to arrests, court appearances and case dispositions in the city. The organization maintains an operations department that interviews arrested defendants and verifies given information. The New York City Criminal Justice Agency uses computer technology to remind scheduled court date appearances to released defendants. Additionally, it offers information services for several alternative-to-incarceration programs. The organization also provides bail assistance services. The New York City Criminal Justice Agency maintains an office in Bronx, N.Y.