“…Dichotomous outcome measures were developed to capture FTAs (0 = no, 1 = yes), and new arrests (0 = no, 1 = yes) at 6 months following the data collection. 8 While prediction research involving offender populations often utilizes follow-up periods of 1 year or more (for examples, see Austin, Coleman, Peyton, & Dedel Johnson, 2003; Brennan, Dieterich, & Ehret, 2009; Brennan, Dieterich, & Oliver, 2004; Coulson, Ilacqua, Nutbrown, & Cudjoe, 1996; Girard & Wormith, 2004; Hollin & Palmer, 2006; Simourd, 2004; Van Voorhis et al, 2010), the average length of time of a defendant on pretrial release reflects a very limited time period. This time period can range from 3 to 9 months, depending upon the category (i.e., misdemeanor or felony) of the alleged charge (Piedmont Triad Regional Council, 2012).…”