Lawyers are sounding the alarm as community bail services vanish, leaving thousands homeless defendants trapped in prison with no conviction — just a lack of shelter. Once vital iwi-led programs that provided housing and support have been axed, leaving only ten nationwide bail beds. Courts now demand stable addresses for release, but with nowhere to go, people languish behind bars while awaiting trial. Over 4,600 inmates — nearly half the prison population — are held on remand, many innocent, some merely homeless. Critics say the government’s cost-cutting review ignored real-world needs, while courts overwhelmed by pandemic backlogs mean waits stretching months or years. The result? Homelessness is being punished with incarceration — and new laws may make it worse.
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