Oregon Shouldn’t Provide a Haven for Bail Jumpers
Oregon is an affordable place for criminals to do business. As we’ve reported before in these pages, people who are convicted of crimes rarely pay the restitution that is due to their victims.
Better Business Bureau for Bail Bonds
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.