New York City agreed to a class action lawsuit settlement to resolve claims it delayed releasing individuals after their bail was paid.

According to the class action lawsuit, New York City violated detainees’ constitutional rights by delaying their release after paying bail. The city allegedly ignored improvement suggestions and instead used a “confusion and perplexing” system to cause delays and over-detentions.

New York City operates a robust police department and department of corrections to detain and incarcerate arrested individuals. Some individuals may be released from custody after paying their bail.

The city hasn’t admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to pay an unspecified sum to resolve these allegations.

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New York City Bail Over-Detention Class Action Lawsuit

Who’s Eligible:
- Individuals who were in the custody of the New York Department of Corrections, who were released from custody at least once after their bail was paid and whose release was delayed between Oct. 4, 2014, and Oct. 21, 2022
Estimated Amount: $3,500
Proof of Purchase: N/A
Claim Form Deadline: 06/06/2023
Case Name & Number:
- Jones, et al. v. City of New York, Case No. 17-Civ-7577, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
How to file a claim:
- Head over to the Claim Form.
- Read over the claim form to see if you are eligible.
- Complete the claim form with your info.
- Submit your claim form to receive your potential award!

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Bottom Line

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