Why Algorithmic Justice is a major fail for America!

We are told that moving toward automated "Pre-trial Risk Assessments" makes the legal system more objective. In reality, we are trading human connection for a "black box" that ignores the very foundations of our community.
When we replace the human element with a computer code, we lose sight of what actually keeps people on the right path. Here is why the current shift toward algorithmic programs is a mistake for our justice system:
• Algorithms Can’t See "Anchors": A computer sees a data point; it doesn't see a father’s commitment to his kids, a steady job, or the deep family ties that keep someone rooted. These are the "anchors" that prevent flight risk, and an algorithm is blind to them.
• The Depth of a Bondsman: Unlike a judge with a crowded docket or a software program, a bondsman goes to the depths of a person's life. I verify the employer, talk to the family, and build a layer of personal accountability that no government-run program can replicate.
• The "Human Connection" Deficit: Risk assessment programs fail because they lack personal investment. A bondsman has "skin in the game" creating a 24/7 supervision model built on real world stakes rather than a standardized score.
• The Massive Taxpayer Burden: In California, the cost of housing an individual in a state facility has reached $127,800 per year ($350/day). Taxpayers are footing the bill for:
• The construction and maintenance of expensive holding facilities.
• The hiring of specialized court personnel and case managers.
• The licensing of faulty risk-assessment software.
• Paying for a System We Already Have: Why are we building more jails and spending billions on government bureaucracy to do what private accountability is already doing at zero cost to the taxpayer?
When we ignore the story and the anchors, the community pays the price socially, humanly, and financially. It’s time to stop the "black box" experiment and continue the industry that benefits all people.