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10
Mar
Warning Washington: Learn From the Mistakes of Philadelphia and the Failings of 10% Deposit Bail
History has shown us that this approach is ineffective. In addition to providing an instant 90% discount on bail, it also creates uncollectible debts, incentivizes flight from justice, and undermines public safety without the oversight of commercial bondsmen.
2 min read
09
Mar
The Business of Bail Reform: Who Profits When Commercial Bail Dies - Part 1
Have you ever wondered why so many organizations and businesses are involved in the bail reform movement? Have you ever wondered why billionaire philanthropists spend so much money trying to “re-imagine” our criminal justice system.
2 min read
07
Mar
Pretrial Risk Assessments: Garbage in, Garbage out
Like a bad bail reform movie sequel, it appears that conversations and proposals involving pretrial risk assessments have once again re-emerged in the bail reform debate.
2 min read
06
Mar
The One Video That Shines a Light on and Truly Defines Charitable Bail Funds
If you ever questioned the validity and effectiveness of charitable bail funds, there is one video you must watch.
1 min read
06
Mar
The Volunteer State Flirts with Replacing Liberty with Preventative Detention
As cashless bail and soft on crime policies around the country have created lawlessness in many of our communities, the natural reaction by many states has been to go too far in the other direction.
2 min read
05
Mar
The Concept of Bail Isn’t Just About Release from Jail; it is About Protection from Unchecked and Overreaching Government
Bail bonds serve as a critical mechanism in the criminal justice system, acting as a historical restraint on government power to ensure pretrial release without undue detention.
2 min read
04
Mar
Mississippi Bail Bonds: A Failure of Oversight and Accountability
In Jones County, Mississippi, a high-risk pretrial release case has exposed critical flaws in how bail bonds are determined for violent offenders.
1 min read
04
Mar
The Bail Project: When Charity Becomes a Dangerous Game
For years, charitable bail funds have operated in our criminal justice system unregulated and unchecked. They lobby against cash and secured bail, claiming that it is ineffective and unfair, and then ironically pay cash to release defendants on their own.
2 min read
03
Mar
Bail Reform and Cashless Bail Exposed: Why Free Release Policies Fail in the Real World
Bail reform advocates continue to push cashless bail as a proven success that reduces pretrial detention without harming public safety or court appearance rates, but this latest article...
1 min read
02
Mar
The Bail Project: Charity or Irresponsibility?
The Bail Project, an organization spearheading and promoting the use of charitable bail fund initiatives around the country, is facing growing scrutiny for its dangerous and irresponsible approach to pretrial release.
2 min read