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Bail Reform

09
Feb
New Bail Reform Report from the Bail Project Tries to Link Surety Bail to Preventative Detention

New Bail Reform Report from the Bail Project Tries to Link Surety Bail to Preventative Detention

Check out the new article from the AIA Surety Team on the irony of cashless bail policies.  In a new report from the Bail Project, bail reform proponents are trying to link the move by several states to preventative detention on surety bail.
1 min read
09
Feb
Zero Bail Case Study – The Catastrophic Results of Cashless Bail Reform

Zero Bail Case Study – The Catastrophic Results of Cashless Bail Reform

If you search for the term “Bail Reform” online you will see article after article telling you how wonderful it
3 min read
05
Feb
The Dangers of Cashless Bail Risk Assessments in the Criminal Justice System

The Dangers of Cashless Bail Risk Assessments in the Criminal Justice System

According to the blog, in the ongoing debate over bail reform, pretrial risk assessments have been promoted as a tool to facilitate cashless bail and soft on crime pretrial release policies by replacing traditional surety bail bond systems with so called “data-driven decisions.”
2 min read
03
Feb
Bail Reform: The real problem isn't the cost of bail, rather it's the speed of justice.

Bail Reform: The real problem isn't the cost of bail, rather it's the speed of justice.

The core frustration stems not from a lack of arrests, but from systemic delays: unresolved cases, routine failure-to-appear issues, backlogged dockets, and unserved warrants that allow repeat offenders to cycle through the system.
2 min read
02
Feb
Two Bail Bond Podcasts You Should Know About

Two Bail Bond Podcasts You Should Know About

If you want to stay informed about the latest topics around bail, this includes stories on bail reform, cashless bail, bail bond research and studies related to the bail bond industry, along with interviews with some of the leading minds in the bail profession...
2 min read
02
Feb
Why secured bail through a surety bond is more effective than cashless bail

Why Financially Secured Bonds Are Superior to Cashless Bail for Pretrial Release

In the American criminal justice system, pretrial release allows defendants to remain free while awaiting trial, balancing individual liberty with public safety and court efficiency
4 min read