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Illinois Ends the Use of Secured Bail
Recently, the state of Illinois ended the use of “secured bail.” The secured bail that has been used in Illinois has been by deposit of money to the government, with the objective of those monies being returned if the person released from jail attends all [...]
Crime on the Rise in Washington State
A Legislative Update from Gina Mosbrucker As the ranking Republican on the House Community Safety, Justice and Reentry Committee, I've been steadily working on legislation to make our communities, streets and neighborhoods safer. This includes returning to law enforcement officers the tools they need [...]
Bail Bonds Increase Compliance
I have been hearing the proponents of bail reform/elimination float the argument that requiring a monetary bail amount to secure the release of an accused defendant does nothing to increase the probability that a person will appear in court or comply with court orders. [...]
Bail and the Criminal Justice System
While I agree that the state’s criminal justice system always has room for improvement, I do believe in our current criminal justice system. The structure and framework has been tested over time as the most effective. The Judges we elect are knowledgeable, experienced, and compassionate to [...]
Considerations for Bail Bond Co-Signers
Bail bond co-signers usually sign a promissory note, obliging them to pay the bond amount if the defendant fails to appear in court. Family members or friends often need to co-sign bail bonds to help someone to get out of jail. Here are considerations to [...]
Bail Collateral: Types of Collateral and Return Process
When a person is arrested, he or she may be required to pay bail. This amount ensures that the individual will appear at his or her court hearing. If he or she cannot pay the full bail amount, a bail bond agent will put up [...]
What Is Bail Reform?
Bail Reform is a movement to change the criminal justice system and its approach to using ‘cash bail’ (bail bonds) as an instrument to ensure a defendant appears to all of his/her court dates. Many bail reformers believe that we should abolish bail bonds [...]
