In 22 counties examined, overall FTA Warrant rates decreased after the PFA, from 13.5% to 11.5%.

FTA Warrant rates for detainable and non-detainable misdemeanor offenses decreased after the PFA. However, rates for detainable and non-detainable felony offenses increased.

This chart shows the percent of defendants with at least one failure to appear Warrant within 6 months of their initial court hearing or the disposition of their case, whichever came first.
Source: Loyola Center for Criminal Justice Analyses of data from 21 counties for defendants charged and released between September 18, 2022 and December 31, 2022 (Pre-PFA) or charged and released between September 18, 2023 and December 31, 2023 (post-PFA).Get the data