The purpose of bail is to make sure the defendant shows up at scheduled court hearings. Of course, by the time a defendant is thinking about future court dates, they've more than likely already been … [Read more...] about What Happens at a Bail Hearing?
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H.R. 2152, Citizens Right to Know Act of 2018
H.R. 2152, also referred to as the "Citizens Right to Know Act of 2018" was introduced in Congress by Rep. Ted Poe, a Republican from Texas. The legislation requires pretrial release agencies funded … [Read more...] about H.R. 2152, Citizens Right to Know Act of 2018