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What do you get the bail agent who has everything? It’s a tough question, but we figured we’d take a shot at providing you with some gift ideas just in time for the holiday season. Most of our ideas are geared toward … View full post on Collateral Magazine

People are running low on trust these days after countless news stories filled with corporate corruption and shady business practices. At the same time the bail industry has seen its share of negative press and challenges, leaving indemnitors and criminal lawyers wondering who they can rely on to ethically and … View full post on Collateral Magazine

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Despite being the second largest company of its kind, Bankers Surety Services maintains the friendly culture and personal touch of a much smaller business. Assistant Vice President Lisa Basta explained how establishing personal relationship with bail agents is one of the aspects that separates Bankers from … View full post on Collateral Magazine

Hanover County, Virginia – Both bail companies and pretrial release programs claim to keep jail populations in check by releasing defendants out of jail. However, this is where the agreement ends. Bondsmen claim pretrial release programs cost taxpayers money. Champions of pretrial programs claim the programs focus on rehabilitation and … View full post on Collateral Magazine

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Returning from military duty to civilian life isn’t always a smooth transition, as many veterans are learning when they return from active duty. The changing economy has made it more difficult to find jobs than before they left. A desire for stable employment on … View full post on Collateral Magazine

Kansas City, Missouri – Two bondsmen seeking a fugitive in Kansas City faced gunfire while doing their job. Neither man was injured and the suspects fled the scene. The bondsmen were in the area after they received information that a fugitive was in the area in a green van. When … View full post on Collateral Magazine

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If you found yourself unarmed and face-to-face with someone willing to resort to physical violence to avoid a trip to jail, would you know how to defend yourself? It’s more likely that fugitive recovery agents will find themselves in physical confrontations than bail … View full post on Collateral Magazine

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Just as summer is kicking into full swing in Chicago, the Professional Bail Agents of the United States (PBUS) association will arrive to commence its midyear meeting.

Bail professionals from around the country will be flocking to the meeting, which will … View full post on Collateral Magazine

A story by 9News in Denver has thrust the state’s bail industry into a glaringly bright spotlight and could lead to legal reforms. The story revolves around a 9Wants to Know investigation where an anonymous paralegal who works for bail agents told reporters that he “has filed more than 500 … View full post on Collateral Magazine

Bail agents may believe they have gotten by “just fine” throughout the years using traditional methods to manage their daily routines. Though mostly effective, these methods can sometimes lead to cramped hands from filling out mountains of forms, financial losses from poorly kept records, the occasional missed court date and … View full post on Collateral Magazine