Police Chief McManus calls for bail bond reform after 7 SAPD officers shot by suspect who had just been released
At a District 10 community forum where the topic turned to crime prevention, Police Chief William McManus spoke with conviction, telling the crowd that bail bond reform is long overdue in Texas.
How bail is set in Connecticut: What factors are considered and who sets the bail
According to the Judicial Branch website, bail is the amount of money defendants must post to be released from custody while ...
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Texas Senate takes up bail reform after Gov. Abbott names it an emergency item
Gov. Greg Abbott declared bail reform as one of his emergency items for the 89th legislative session. During his state of the ...
Local Lowdown: How local judges set bail, determine trial dates
If they can't afford their bail and don't plead guilty, a trial date is set with preference given to individuals still in ...
'You should know better': Why a storied RI bail bondsman was reprimanded in court
Judge Gibney gave Procaccianti a stern warning in court, saying she did not want to hear about a similar incident again.
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Georgia Senate passes bill to reverse ban on bail bondsman holding local office
The Georgia Senate voted in favor of a bill allowing bail bonds business owners to hold local office. It is the first bill to pass a chamber this year.
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Bill filed after bail bond reform named priority for Texas Legislature
AUSTIN (KXAN)- Bail bond reform was named one of Gov. Greg Abbott’s emergency items for the 2025 legislative session, which he announced on Sunday at the State of the State address. Abbott ...