Over 1 million people are incarcerated each year for avoidable technical violations

Uptrust builds software to help people navigate and successfully exit the criminal justice system. To date, we have helped over 150,000 people avoid jail time. Our client-centered approach provides your jurisdiction with a win-win-win: better client outcomes, happier staff and huge cost savings.
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Why people choose Uptrust

We have seen our clients end up in jail because they couldn’t find a ride to court and missed their court date...Since launching Uptrust in the middle of the pandemic, we’ve seen clear results that are allowing our attorneys to help imbue more humanity and fairness into the criminal legal system.
Lynn RichardsonChief Public Defender, Dallas County, TX
The Uptrust tool is designed to support successful completion of probation, helping people to get the help they need while avoiding risk of incarceration, saving lives and money.
Ron CorbettFormer Project Director, Robina Institute - University of Minnesota Law School, Former Acting Commissioner, Massachusetts State Probation, Former Executive Director, Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
I love Uptrust. It makes contacting our clients and their parents so easy, and opens the line of communicating so much. It also helps us be so much more efficient because I can contact my clients so quickly and because it is a text they usually respond right away and don’t have to wait for a phone call back. Thanks for all the work you guys have put into this. It’s awesome!
Mendee FullerJuvenile Program Specialist, Saline County, KS
I thought my court date was the 20th, but it was the 16th. When I got the text, I was like, oh, my goodness, I am happy because I didn’t know that at first.
S. SimonA real Uptrust user in California
Not only does Uptrust care about the problem, but they care about people - both public defenders and clients.
Amber DenneyAttorney, Ingham County, MI
After the initial introductory message was sent, I heard from clients that I haven't spoken to in a long time.
Alison WebsterStaff Attorney, Legal Aid NYC
This is a great and much needed service. Excellent decision to use Uptrust - someone who gets us and what we need.
AttorneyLegal Aid NYC
I am impressed by Uptrust’s commitment to aiding defenders and their clients and look forward to working with you on acquisition and implementation of the program. Thank you again for this exceptional offer.
Keith TynePublic Defender Director, Skagit County, WA
Thank you for your wonderful product. It has changed the way we do business, and I’m truly grateful!
Laura ArnoldPresident, California Public Defenders Association
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In the News

The 2018 Good Tech Awards.

“Text-Message Reminders Are A Cheap And Effective Way To Reduce Pretrial Detention”

“New Technology Aims to Help Clients of Public Defenders”

“Texting Reminders To Defendants Should Reduce Missed Court Dates And Save Money”

"Uptrust Closes $2M Seed Financing Round to Expand Technology That Will Help Lower Incarceration Rates, Achieve Better Outcomes for Individuals and Communities"

“As Coronavirus Spreads, Cash Bail Is A Virtual Death Sentence”

“Fresno County Rolls Out Tech Solution for Missed Court Dates”

"Uptrust Raises $2M, Expands into Probation and Parole"