Pretrial Services Agency

for the District of Columbia

A Federal agency dedicated to promoting pretrial justice and
enhancing community safety in the District of Columbia

What PSA Does

The Pretrial Services Agency for the District of Columbia is the Federal agency responsible for gathering information about newly arrested defendants and preparing the recommendations considered by the Court in deciding release options.

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PSA’s Risk Assessment Ensures Fair Administration of Pretrial Justice

PSA has used some form of risk assessment since the Agency began in 1967. Our risk instrument was designed exclusively for defendants on pretrial release in DC.

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Pretrial Justice in the Nation’s Capital

We are pleased to present Pretrial Justice in the Nation’s Capital – FY 2017-2021 Trends.

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Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS)

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) administered the Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS) to employees of Pretrial Services Agency for the District of Columbia (PSA) beginning in June 2022.

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Our Mission	The Pretrial Services Agency for the District of Columbia's mission is to promote pretrial justice and enhance community safety.

Our Vision	PSA's vision is to improve public safety and serve the community through data-driven decision making by a committed workforce that provides evidence-based pretrial supervision and support services.

A Message from the Director	It is my privilege to lead the Pretrial Services Agency for the District of Columbia (PSA), where our talented and dedicated employees work tirelessly to advance our important public safety mission. Read more...

FY 2023 – YEAR END KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Judicial Concurrence	Continued Pretrial Release	Arrest-Free	Court Appearance
FY23 Target: 70% FY23 Actual: 69%*	FY23 Target: 85% FY23 Actual: 86%	FY23 Target: 88% FY23 Actual: 92%	FY23 Target: 87% FY23 Actual: 87%