Originally posted at Fox & Hounds Daily. By Eric Granof. The problem of jail overcrowding continues to surface in many states and counties across the country. This issue has spurred much debate as to its root cause, which some have attributed to the commercial bail industry. While...
If your friend, family member or loved one has just been arrested in the Santa Ana area and you are reading this, you probably want to know how to find a professional bail bondsman in Orange County you can trust. You would like an expert who...
When a person is arrested and placed in the custody of a jail, the jail location, the bail procedures, and the time periods for booking and release are highly dependent upon the city or community where the arrest occurred. The bail amount is set by...
Choosing a bail bondsman is one of the most important decisions to be made during the criminal proceedings by a defendant or their family. While bail bondsman rates can not fluctuate, the quality of the bail bonds experience may differ greatly depending upon which bail...
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BEHIND THE PAPER WITH BRIAN NAIRIN As we move further along in the Pretrial Justice Institute’s self-declared Bail Month, I wanted to point out a recent story out of Minnesota that I believe should open people’s eyes to the real failures of the pretrial community. This...
Weapons of any sort are prohibited Drugs are prohibited Electronic devices are not to be used in the courtrooms (unless approved by the court) Do not chew gum while testifying Stand up straight and speak clearly Pay attention to any instruction given by the employees of the court and the...
You are innocent until proven guilty You are entitled to a fair and speedy trial You are entitled to make a phone call after being arrested You are entitled to know what you are being charged with You are entitled to an attorney or a public defender You are entitled...
When someone is arrested on a bailable offense and bail is set, the defendant can forfeit his/her right to see a judge within 72 hours of arrest (weekends and holidays excluded) and bail out. This is done most commonly using one of two methods: The defendant or...