Get Involved
There are many ways to stay informed and support the movement for pretrial justice in Minnesota. Join the Pretrial Justice Coalition as an active member, sign up for our network, or volunteer with Minnesota Freedom Fund’s Court Watch program to ensure the pretrial system does not operate in the dark.
Joy is Justice: A Pretrial Justice MN Community Kickoff
Join us for a community gathering as we kick off the Pretrial Justice MN Coalition! Stop by for ice cream, lawn games, and good company and find out how we’re working to transform cash bail in Minnesota.
Why get involved? Too many people remain in jail before trial simply because they cannot afford cash bail. Together, we’re working to build a pretrial system that protects community safety, supports those impacted by crime, and ensures equal access to freedom and justice. Come learn, connect, and help us grow this movement.
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 Coalition will periodically send out updates and action alerts. Sign up now so you don’t miss anything.
Volunteer
Volunteer with Minnesota Freedom Fund’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 Co. on the 4th Monday of each month at 9 a.m., and in Hennepin Co. on the 1st Thursday and 2nd Monday of each month at 1:30 p.m.
Join Our Movement
Join our 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.