A Note on Methodology

Disclaimer and Note on Methodology: Welcome! This project builds on the work done by R-Ladies Philly JAT Datathon, and uses data available here. This site includes de-identified public docket information on offenses, bail, and demographics between 2010 and 2020. The project includes census data from the 2020 5-Year American Community Survey. The data generally excludes observations where a judge’s name was not listed. Please note that any information included in this project or contributed to this project is not intended to be legal advice. No part of this project is intended to be a political or professional endorsement.

Contributions done for Philadelphia Social Justice Hackathon Team #10