Cash Bail vs. Surety Bail: Bail Reformers Misleading Conflation

September 1, 2026Posted by Eric Granof1 Commentin Bail Reform, News

Cash Bail vs. Surety Bail: Bail Reformers’ Misleading Conflation In a recent article from the West Virginia Center on Budget & Policy, the author argues that high cash bail is the root cause of rising county jail bills and growing pretrial detention. While the piece…

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The Echo Chamber of the Bail Reform Movement

August 10, 2026Posted by Eric Granofin Bail Reform, News

The Echo Chamber of the Bail Reform Movement “Be a voice, not an echo.” – Albert Einstein When one reads a story about our criminal justice system today, it is often framed as a “debate” on criminal justice or a “debate” on bail reform. While…

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