From Policy to Practice: Observations From an RCT Field Operation to Guide Implementing Counsel at First Appearance
Evaluation Review: A Journal of Applied Social Research
Published online on July 20, 2026
Abstract
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We offer a practical roadmap for implementing Counsel at First Appearance (CAFA) in the United States using evidence from Texas. CAFA consists of early access to legal representation for individuals facing bail adjudications after arrest, a stage of the ...
We offer a practical roadmap for implementing Counsel at First Appearance (CAFA) in the United States using evidence from Texas. CAFA consists of early access to legal representation for individuals facing bail adjudications after arrest, a stage of the ...