In 1976, Kentucky passed legislation that abolished commercial bail bondsmen operating in the commonwealth. For many, this was seen as a positive move forward. Based on what's being said now about … [Read more...] about Kentucky Bail Reform Reaching Consensus
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Why are Big Philanthropy Players Involved in Bail Reform?
It's a legitimate question. At first glance, bail reform simply seems like the "cause du jour," and one that big companies, celebrities, and non-profits will glom onto for a couple days or weeks … [Read more...] about Why are Big Philanthropy Players Involved in Bail Reform?
In Ohio, Calls for Bail Reform Based on Faulty Logic
In Cuyahoga County, Ohio, the call for criminal justice reform is strong. And that's fair - anything that is poorly administered, dangerous, violates civil rights, and costs taxpayers ungodly amounts … [Read more...] about In Ohio, Calls for Bail Reform Based on Faulty Logic
What Makes for a Good Bail Bondsman?
Dealing with the criminal justice system has its realities. It’s true that there’s a higher likelihood that people who work in companies that are connected with the criminal justice system (outside … [Read more...] about What Makes for a Good Bail Bondsman?
The Difficult Decision to Post a Cash Bond
You may be shocked to learn that, as of June 2018, the average American household has over $175,000 in savings (sources: Federal Reserve and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation). Of course, … [Read more...] about The Difficult Decision to Post a Cash Bond
Text Message Reminders to Reduce Failures to Appear
One the key tenets of the bail bond system is that a monetary incentive will result in better appearance rates at trial. This has been shown to be true by various reports, most notably a Bureau of … [Read more...] about Text Message Reminders to Reduce Failures to Appear