Get Involved
There are many ways to stay informed and support the movement for pretrial justice in Minnesota. Join the Pretrial Justice Minnesota coalition, sign up for updates, or volunteer with MFF’s Court Watch program to ensure the pretrial system does not operate in the dark.
Join the Coalition
Coalition members are values-aligned organizations, advocacy groups, and criminal legal professionals from across the state, working together to advance pretrial justice in Minnesota. We meet regularly to build community, discuss our shared goals, and make decisions about the direction of our movement.
Sign Up for Updates
The Pretrial Justice Minnesota will periodically send out updates and action alerts. Sign up now so you don’t miss anything.
Volunteer
Volunteer with MFF’s Court Watch program to ensure the pretrial system does not operate in the dark.
Court Watch Trainings
We encourage everyone who wishes to volunteer as a court watcher to attend a training event or complete a training module online (coming soon). Trainings will help you understand what to look for and how to take notes, and provide effective support.
Court Watch Shifts
Our organizers host court watching sessions in Hennepin and Ramsey Counties in Minnesota. We’re in Ramsey County on the 4th Monday of each month at 9 a.m., and in Hennepin County on the 1st Thursday and 2nd Monday of each month at 1:30 p.m.
Learn More About the Coalition
Learn more about the movement to build a pretrial system that better accounts for community safety, empowers survivors and victims, and gives all defendants equal access to pretrial freedom and justice.