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Cashless Bail

20
Feb
10% Deposit Bail to the Court: When Courts use Bail to Enrich Themselves

10% Deposit Bail to the Court: When Courts use Bail to Enrich Themselves

In the ongoing debate over bail reform and pretrial release, the "10% to the court" bail system has emerged as a controversial alternative to traditional secured surety bonds.
2 min read
19
Feb
The Promise of Cashless Bail Fairness and Safety Continues to Disappoint

The Promise of Cashless Bail Fairness and Safety Continues to Disappoint

The cashless bail system is a key pillar of the bail reform movement.  It was introduced to promote equity in pretrial release by eliminating financial barriers that proponents believe disproportionately affect low-income individuals and communities of color.
2 min read
18
Feb
Trying to Understand Bail Reform and Cashless Bail in the Age of Online Misinformation

Trying to Understand Bail Reform and Cashless Bail in the Age of Online Misinformation

In today's digital landscape, identifying the truth about topics like bail reform and cashless bail can be challenging due to widespread disinformation, misinformation, and propaganda.
2 min read
16
Feb
Bail is the Glue that Keeps Families Involved in the Criminal Justice System Together

Bail is the Glue that Keeps Families Involved in the Criminal Justice System Together

In the heated national debate over bail reform and cashless bail, one critical perspective is often overlooked: the real families left scrambling when a working parent is arrested for a minor offense.
3 min read
12
Feb
The Importance of Going to Court: What the Prison Policy Institute overlooks in their latest report on court appearances

The Importance of Going to Court: What the Prison Policy Institute overlooks in their latest report on court appearances

The sole purpose of any pretrial release mechanism is to ensure the appearance of the defendant in court.  And that “appearance” doesn’t mean you have to attend one court appearance or only the convenient court appearances, it means you must attend ALL court appearances
3 min read
12
Feb
Delaware’s Move Towards Preventative Detention and Making Pretrial Freedom More Difficult

Delaware’s Move Towards Preventative Detention and Making Pretrial Freedom More Difficult

In 2025, Delaware enacted a significant bail reform measure by amending its Constitution through Senate Bill 11, shifting away from
2 min read
11
Feb
The Purpose of Bail has Never Been About Money or Punishment, but Rather a Restraint on Government Power

The Purpose of Bail has Never Been About Money or Punishment, but Rather a Restraint on Government Power

When most people think of the topic of bail bonds they typically default to the narrative and opinions that are presented by the opponents of bail.  Why?  Because these often misguided and one-sided opinions are the only points of view that Google’s algorithm decides to share.
3 min read
10
Feb
Just How Dangerous is Cashless Bail? President of the North Carolina Bail Agents Association, Julie Henderson, discusses Iryna's Law with Ken Good on the Bail Post

Just How Dangerous is Cashless Bail? President of the North Carolina Bail Agents Association, Julie Henderson, discusses Iryna's Law with Ken Good on the Bail Post

For the past several years, we have listened to proponents of bail reform tell us that we can release criminals from jail without any financial security or accountability and our communities will be safer.
2 min read
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