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5 Reasons Bail Agents Should Get To Know The Local Legal Community

May 02, 2013  |  by AboutBail Staff

Judges, criminal defense attorneys, prosecutors, paralegals and a host of other professionals can become allies for bail agents, and getting to know the community can have a positive effect when pushing for changes in the …

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Upcoming ISBAA Bail Agent Conference

May 01, 2013  |  by Kimberly Faber

On May 17th, bail agents from across Indiana will head to Michigan City for the Indiana Surety Bail Agents Association (ISBAA) Annual Conference. For more information on what to expect, we spoke with Jim Degan, president of the …

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Hot Topics in Bail: State Associations Lose Exclusivity, Celebrity Arrests, and More

April 30, 2013  |  by Amy Thomson

This week's hot topics include: why celebrity arrests are good for celebrities, worst bail bond commercials, and issues with continuing education courses.

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Two Bail Bondsmen Shot and Killed in Phoenix

April 22, 2013  |  by Kimberly Faber

Two bail bondsmen in Phoenix, Arizona were shot and killed while recovering a skip. Keep reading for details of the incident, more on the bondsmen, and videos.

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Bail Bonds Enforcement Agents: Media Portrayal and The Perfect World

April 21, 2013  |  by Jeff Yorke

There are many misconceptions about bail bond enforcement agents. This article discusses the media portrayal of bounty hunters and the realities of the job.

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Hot Topics in Bail: Christie's Bail Reform, Biggest Complaints About Bail Agents, and more.

April 20, 2013  |  by Amy Thomson

This week's hot topics include: worst bail bond commercials, David Duvall vs. The Lipstick Bounty Hunters, and more.

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Hot Topics in Bail: The Buttcrack Bandit, The Gingerbread Man, and Bounty Hunter Regulation

March 24, 2013  |  by Amy Thomson

This week's hot topics in bail include updates on the buttcrack bandit, The Gingerbread Man, and bounty hunter regulation.

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Hot Topics in Bail: $100K Bail for a $200 Robbery, Mother Sells Children on Facebook for Bail Money, and More

March 23, 2013  |  by Kimberly Faber

This week's hot topics in bail include a $200 robbery that turned into a $100,000 bond, what to do if you have information on a fugitive and need to get in touch with a bail agent, and a mother selling her children on Facebook.

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Will "Getting Arrested” Apps Change How Bail Works?

March 11, 2013  |  by AboutBail Staff

Because we are extremely interested in how technology is shaping the bail world, AboutBail has decided to take a look at how "I'm Getting Arrested" apps work and whether they will affect your bail agency.

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An Attendee's Look at the 2013 PBUS Winter Conference

March 10, 2013  |  by Alex Price

2013 PBUS Winter Conference attendee and speaker Alex Price shares his major takeaways from the conference and what he expects to see next year.

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