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The Bail Report

July 14, 2009

The Bail Report is biweekly e-newsletter with the latest news from Collateral Mag. If you have article, news or event contributions, please call us at (888) 202-3165 or contact us online.

Collateral staff has worked hard to bring you the latest bail industry news. Here are the news stories we found most relevant:

 

Higher Bail for Illegal Immigrants in NJ

The New Jersey Supreme Court has ruled that bail for illegal immigrants accused of committing serious crimes can be raised to prevent deportation before the case can go to trial.

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Source: NJ.com, Jul. 09, 2009

 

 
Collateral Feature Article

Tying Your Social Media Together

In the final part of the social media article series, learn how to tie your social media efforts together. How can one site promote the content you've developed for another? How can your network help you? Learn how to combine your various online networks to promote your bail business.

Do you need a blog? Of course. Find out why, and how to get started.

 
 

Lawsuit Claims Bail Bonds Firm Overcharged Immigrants

A lawsuit has been filed against AAA Bonding Agency, alleging that the company charged immigrants excessively for bail.

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Source: The Monitor, Jul. 03, 2009

 

How Not to Pay Bail: Credit Card Fraud

Police say it is a novel way of posting bond: Corey Nathan Hobbs, a gang member, posted bail through a credit card number his sister allegedly stole while working for a bank.

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Source: TwinCities.com, Jul. 10, 2009

 

Man Being Held on $1 Million Bail Escapes

A North Carolina man that was being held for drug charges on at least $1 million in bail escaped after switching paperwork with another inmate.

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Source: ENCToday.com, Jul. 9, 2009

 

 
2009 PBUS Mid-Year Meeting

Meet AboutBail.com in Sunny Savannah!

Visit the AboutBail.com Team at the 2009 PBUS Mid-Year Meeting in beautiful and historic Savannah, Georgia, July 19-22.

It's not too late to sign up for this great opportunity to learn and network with other bail professionals.

For more information on how to register, visit the PBUS website or call Rachel at 202-783-4120.

 
 

Will FCC Allow States to Jam Cell Phone Signals in Prisons?

South Carolina Corrections Director Jon Ozmint filed a petition with the FCC on June 13, 2009, with signatures from correction directors in 25 other states.

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Source: Associated Press, Jul. 13, 2009

 

Welcome New AboutBail.com Members!

AboutBail.com would like to welcome the following new members!

Bail Agents
Colorado
Free Time Bail Bonds, Denver County, CO.

Connecticut
American Eagle Bail Bonds, Hartford County, CT.

Maryland
ABBA Bail Bonds, Somerset County, MD.

Tennessee
A Better Bonding Company, Bedford County, TN.

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Events & Continuing Education

Professional Bail Agents of the United States (PBUS)
2009 PBUS Mid-Year Meeting
July 19-22, 2009
Hilton Savannah DeSoto
Savannah, GA
Click for info on all PBUS events

 

 
The Bail Report - Article Archive

The following articles, written specifically for the bail industry, were featured in previous issues of The Bail Report.

One Message, Thousands of Voices (Feb. 2009)
Ten Tax Tips for Bail Agents Before 2009 (Dec. 2008)
Bondsmen See House Burglarized on Their Watch (Nov. 2008)
Safety for Fugitive Recovery Agents (Apr. 2008)
Decrease in Accountability Hurts Community's Safety (Mar. 2008)
Listing Your Bail Agency in Internet Directories (Feb. 2008)
Designing for SEO and Link Building (Feb. 2008)
Five Resolutions for Your Bail Business (Jan. 2008)
Search Engine Marketing 101 (Jan. 2008)
Website Do's and Don'ts for Bail Professionals (Dec. 2007)
Six Reasons Bail Professionals Need to Market on the Web (Nov. 2007)
Phone Etiquette for Your Bail Business (Nov. 2007)
Brush up on Branding Basics (Oct. 2007)
Marketing Effectiveness for Bail Professionals (Sep. 2007)
10 Simple Ways to Improve Your Bail Business (Feb. 2007)
The Benefits of Having a Web Site for Your Bail Agency (Jun. 2005)
Marketing Your Bail Agency Online (May. 2005)

 
 

 
 
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