BEDFORD COUNTY, TN — Ricky Robertson is suing Bedford County because of its bail bond system, and is now seeking class action status for the case. Robertson alleges that the county’s bail system violates the 4th, 8th and 14th amendments of the U.S. Constitution and that the system does not … View full post on Collateral Magazine

SMITH COUNTY, TX — Some bondsmen are claiming that jail overcrowding problems in Texas are hurting their business. Due to the level of overcrowding, defendants are being released on personal recognizance. Maria Salinas Avelar of Lone Star Bail Bonds in Smith County spoke to the media and said that the … View full post on Collateral Magazine

TITUS COUNTY, TX — The first meeting for Titus County’s new bail bond board met this past Monday. The creation of the board was approved in January and County Judge Brian Lee has stated that he expects a great turnout from county officials. The meeting was open to public comments, … View full post on Collateral Magazine

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Wiley sentenced, but free on bail while awaiting appeal VillageSoup Belfast Source: File image William Wiley, pictured in a mug shot that was taken as he was awaiting his post-conviction bail hearing last April. Belfast — A former music teacher who was convicted earlier this year on 10 counts … and more »

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West Seattle Crime Watch followup: Higher bail for Ryan Cox West Seattle Blog (blog) But Cox was under court order to stay away from the victim – and, according to Seattle Police, on Tuesday night, she called 911 to say she had spotted him close to her Morgan Junction-area home. Police responding to the call searched the area and found … and more »

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HARTFORD, CT — While Connecticut has been closing jails and seeing a decline in the number of inmates, the Criminal Justice Policy and Planning Division reports that unsentenced inmates who stand accused of a crime have been on the rise. Unsentenced inmates have increased by 8% since May 2011, and … View full post on Collateral Magazine

News outlets tend to ignore most of the good things that bail agents do while focusing on the negative stories that pop up from time to time. This trend has been going on for years, but there is … View full post on Collateral Magazine

ANCHORAGE, AK — After media coverage of the low bail set for a cab taxi driver accused of sexual assault, prosecutors in the case are seeking to raise bond in the case from $5000 to $50,000. Assistant district attorney Brittany Dunlop also wants a third party custodian to be appointed … View full post on Collateral Magazine

In our previous article about blogging, we gave you 8 reasons to start a bail agent blog. Starting a blog can be intimidating, but following these steps can help you breeze through the process.

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PALM COAST, FL — Everyone has heard of buyer’s remorse, but bail remorse? Most defendants have friends and family bail them out of jail, but what happens when those friends and family regret their decision? According to police, Jose Vega and Zaran Vega bailed out their friend from jail but … View full post on Collateral Magazine