Wash. considers collecting DNA upon arrest Seattle Post Intelligencer GENE JOHNSON, AP SEATTLE (AP) — A bill before the Legislature would have Washington join a growing number of states that automatically collect DNA from people when they're arrested for a serious crime, rather than waiting until they're convicted. Washington Considers Collecting DNA Upon ArrestCBS Local all 18 news articles »

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WASHINGTON, DC – A recent article in Technorati considered the tendency to group bail bond businesses with bars and adult stores in many cities. In fact, in some city ordinances, similar restrictions are placed on bail bond companies and adult book stores. The Technorati article considers the types of restrictions … View full post on Collateral Magazine

PHILADELPHIA, PA – Philadelphia’s Senate panel is considering ways to improve Philadelphia’s system for collecting bail. The panel considered alternatives to cash bails and using bondsmen to find the cash. The city now has 47,000 outstanding bench warrants and is owed approximately $1 billion in outstanding bail. The Clerk of … View full post on Collateral Magazine