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Paul Heaton is a Professor of Law and Academic Director of the Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice at the University of Pennsylvania’s Penn Carey Law School. His research focuses on applying economic methodologies to legal and criminal justice policy, including evaluations of criminal justice interventions, cost-benefit analysis of programs, and implications of public policies on controlled substances. He has co-authored studies across disciplines, published in journals like the Harvard Law Review and New England Journal of Medicine.
Heaton’s work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, addressing issues such as pretrial detention, public defense staffing, and wrongful convictions. His 2021 study on Pennsylvania’s public defender shortages highlighted systemic underfunding, influencing Montgomery County’s decision to expand its public defender office. He previously directed the RAND Institute for Civil Justice and Pardee RAND Graduate School.
Recent articles analyze topics like housing stability, eyewitness testimony using NLP, and 24/7 sobriety programs. His research trends reflect a focus on evidence-based policy reforms, equitable justice systems, and reducing racial disparities in criminal outcomes.
- Key contributions include studies on holistic defense, Medicaid’s impact on insurance, and drug policy effects.
- His work is frequently cited by policymakers and media, shaping debates on bail reform and indigent defense.
