Hot Topics in Bail: $485k Bail Reduction, Bail as Gun Control, and More
- January 06, 2013
- by Kimberly Faber
- In the News
- Social Media
Bail agents have a lot to say when they hear the latest news and bail-related information on social media. This week's hot topics include a $485,000 bail reduction, bail agents are now liable for the actions of bounty hunters, stricter bail rules regarding gun control, and more.
Largest Bail Amounts of 2012
The top four each surpass $20 million. Insider trading, sexual assault, murder, eluding police, and more make this years list. Commenting bail agents have listed $300,000 and $1.5 million as the largest to come through their agencies.
Share your largest bail amount of 2012
Bail bondsmen now held liable for actions of bounty hunters
The State Supreme Court of Washington has ruled that bail bondsmen can be sued and held liable for any actions and measures taken by bounty hunters who are working to bring their skips in.
What do you think of the change?
City Council seeks stricter bail bond rules when crimes involve firearms
The proposed legislation would allow magistrates to order suspects to be held without bail if they have previous convictions involving firearms charges.
Do you support this law?
Defendant receives $485,000 bond reduction after beating
An inmate was beaten into a coma that lasted six days while in a county jail. He received a bond reduction after his attorney argues that the jail's negligence nearly cost the inmate his life?
Should the bond have been reduced?
Are bail agents allowed professional visits with inmates in County Jails?
One group member wants to know what the requirements are for a visit and how they differ from state to state.
Provide a response
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