Sign in Subscribe

Cashless Bail

07
May
Every Criminal Justice Stakeholder Should Know About These Six Bail Studies

Every Criminal Justice Stakeholder Should Know About These Six Bail Studies

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.
2 min read
06
May
Why California Needs Bail: Secured Release Is Essential for Victim Safety and Justice

Why California Needs Bail: Secured Release Is Essential for Victim Safety and Justice

In her recent article, "Why California Needs Bail," bail industry veteran Susan Shapiro, discusses the ongoing question of cashless bail vs. secured release.
3 min read
06
May
Judges Apologizing to Criminals: When the Criminal Justice System Bends a Knee

Judges Apologizing to Criminals: When the Criminal Justice System Bends a Knee

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...
2 min read
04
May
Why Do You Fight for Bail? I Know Why We Do.

Why Do You Fight for Bail? I Know Why We Do.

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.
2 min read
30
Apr
Minnesota Freedom Fund Pushes “Equity” Agenda and Proposes Constitutional Amendment to Eliminate Cash Bail in Minnesota

Minnesota Freedom Fund Pushes “Equity” Agenda and Proposes Constitutional Amendment to Eliminate Cash Bail in Minnesota

Earlier this week, a proposal to amend Minnesota’s constitution was heard by legislators.  This proposal, supported and endorsed by the Minnesota Freedom Fund...
4 min read
27
Apr
When Accountability is Removed and Certain Demographic Groups are Allowed to Get Away with Crime the System Fails Everyone

When Accountability is Removed and Certain Demographic Groups are Allowed to Get Away with Crime the System Fails Everyone

In a functioning criminal justice system, personal responsibility is the foundation: break the law and face predictable, uniform consequences regardless of income or identity.
2 min read
22
Apr
Bail in the Midwest Podcast: Opposition to Washington State's Proposed Court Rules Grows

Bail in the Midwest Podcast: Opposition to Washington State's Proposed Court Rules Grows

In the latest episode of the Bail in the Midwest podcast (Episode 50), host Shane Rolf interviews Courtney Wimer, President of the Washington State Bail Agents Association.
2 min read
17
Apr
The Bail Project’s Own Data Undermines Its Taxpayer-Savings Claim

The Bail Project’s Own Data Undermines Its Taxpayer-Savings Claim

In a recent Tax Day op-ed, The Bail Project argues that America wastes $14 billion in taxpayer dollars every year detaining legally innocent people in local jails simply because they cannot afford cash bail.
4 min read
16
Apr
Will Washington State's Supreme Court Listen to the People or One Special-Interest Group?

Will Washington State's Supreme Court Listen to the People or One Special-Interest Group?

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.
3 min read
15
Apr
Bail Reform Truth vs. Propaganda: A Robust Discussion on the Bail Post Podcast

Bail Reform Truth vs. Propaganda: A Robust Discussion on the Bail Post Podcast

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.
1 min read