Sneak Peek at Collateral Magazine!

You may not notice yet, but there is something different about this issue of The Bail Report. All the articles are directing you to Collateral, a new online magazine specifically for the bail industry.

With 14,000 bail agents spread across the United States, it can be hard for bail professionals to find out what’s going on in the bail community nationwide. Collateral plans to change that by writing about issues that affect the bail industry, such as pretrial release programs and surviving a recession with the help of smart marketing. In addition, Collateral is the place to brush up on association news, learn about your fellow bail agents, increase your business savvy and become a techno-whiz.

So, look around, explore, and let us know what you think. We've created Collateral for you - enjoy!

Some Bondsmen Offer Recession Rates

SANTA ANA, CA – Industry experts and authorities are worried that bondsmen are offering financial options to defendants who are having trouble paying the traditional 10% of the bail amount. Bondsmen, worried about declining business because of the recession, are choosing to demand only minimal upfront payments.

Merger Talk Between Two Kansas Associations

KANSAS CITY, KS - The two bail associations in Kansas are in talks to combine memberships, creating one association for bail agents in Kansas.

Bondsman With Big Heart Serves Up a Serving of Caring

ROCKY MOUNTAIN, OK - In the spirit of the holidays, Stanley Griffin of Big Grif Bail Bonds teamed up with a local restaurant to hand out over 100 free meals on Christmas Day.