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Monthly Archives: April 2011

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Better Business Bureau for Bail Bonds

April 26, 2011Posted by Eric Granofin News

AIA Agent, Adam Buffington, was able to share his story of becoming a bail bondsman with the Brainerd Dispatch’s Everyday People. Adam discussed the amount of care and respect that each and every client of his gets

Welcome to Oregon: Haven for Bail Jumpers

April 21, 2011Posted by Eric Granofin News

Read the article, “Welcome to Oregon: Haven for bail jumpers” released by The Portland Tribune. It discusses Oregon’s restrictions that keep bounty hunters from stalking bonded prey.

After 7-Year Hunt, Local Fugitive Arrested

April 21, 2011Posted by Eric Granofin News

An article was released by the Carlsbad Current-Argus that made statewide news in New Mexico. A bail bond agent captured a fugitive who had been on the run for seven years

Politicians Want Public to Pay for Bail

April 19, 2011Posted by Eric Granofin News

The Gazette in Colorado Springs recently produced an article that points out the negative impact Bill SB186 would have on Colorado taxpayers and local business owners and the injustices that could occur.

Colorado Bail Bond Agent Training Session

April 15, 2011Posted by Eric Granofin News

The Colorado Division of Insurance held a Bail Bond Agent Training Session today at the Division offices taught by Paula Sisneros, Director of Compliance and Investigations Unit.

Association Updates

April 15, 2011Posted by Eric Granofin News

There are recent association meeting updates for the Professional Bondsmen of Harris County and the Orange County Bail Agents Association.

Funny Money: Oregon is Owed $81 Million in Bail

April 15, 2011Posted by Eric Granofin News

The Portland Tribune recently covered the 10% deposit bail bond program in Oregon, and presented a good objective view of the programs failings.

AIA Consumer Alert: Bail Bond Scam

AIA Consumer Alert: Bail Bond Scam

April 12, 2011Posted by Eric Granofin News

There have been reports of a new bail bond scam that is targeting consumers. Scam artists are making phone calls posing as grandchildren in need. Read the whole story below.

Pretrial Release: Good for Defendants, Taxpayers

Pretrial Release: Good for Defendants, Taxpayers

April 11, 2011Posted by Eric Granofin News

In order to reduce out of pocket costs for Florida taxpayers, Sen.Ellyn Bogdanoff has proposed a bill that will eliminate pretrial release for defendants who can pay their own way.

Let the Private Bail Bond System do its Job

April 8, 2011Posted by Eric Granofin News

AIA agent, Steve Mares, recently wrote an article as a guest columnist for the Greeley Tribune in Colorado. Steve discusses the overarching negative impact that Senate Bill 11-186 will have.

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