Legislation
In a recent article entitled, Did the California Supreme Court Just Remake the State’s Bail System, the Marshall Project makes the case that a new ruling by California’s Supreme Court will remake the state’s bail system
Bail Research
There have been many studies done over the past several decades on the effectiveness of bail. From government studies to academic studies to independent studies, one thing has always been consistent, the results.
Bail Reform
In her recent article, "Why California Needs Bail," bail industry veteran Susan Shapiro, discusses the ongoing question of cashless bail vs. secured release.
Bail Reform
In a recent op-ed on the Crime Survivors Journal website, veteran victim advocate Patricia Wenskunas of Crime Survivors condemns U.S. Magistrate Judge Zia Faruqui for apologizing to Cole Tomas Allen...
Bail Reform
As someone who represents one of the nation’s oldest and most experienced bail sureties, I can tell you that the team at AIA Surety invests heavily in defending, promoting, and protecting the bail profession.
Legislation
Earlier this week, a proposal to amend Minnesota’s constitution was heard by legislators. This proposal, supported and endorsed by the Minnesota Freedom Fund...
Bail Reform
In a functioning criminal justice system, personal responsibility is the foundation: break the law and face predictable, uniform consequences regardless of income or identity.
Legislation
The proposed rules would make it significantly harder to detain defendants who miss court dates and would cap bail amounts for many low-level offenses.
Bail Reform
In a compelling episode of The Bail Post podcast, Eric Granof of AIA Surety strongly criticizes modern bail reform initiatives and pretrial release policies sweeping the United States.
Bail Reform
In a recent post on Facebook, Mike Morrison, President of the Mississippi Bail Agents Association, criticizes a growing trend in the anti-surety bail movement that elevates personal storytelling over measurable data and outcomes.
Bail Reform
A new article posted on the AIA Surety website by Eric Granof, dismantles the popular claim that bail reform is backed by solid “evidence-based” research.
Bail Reform
In a recent powerful opinion piece, longtime victim advocate, Patricia Wenskunas of Crime Survivors, argues that funding originally intended to support real crime victims is quietly disappearing