Bail Industry Features

Approximately five dozen inmates are now back on the streets
Representatives at the Stanislaus County Jail have confirmed that 60 inmates have been released in the past 10 days as the jail is planning a temporary closure of the inmate work quarters wing.

The decision to close that portion of the jail, they said, is directly tied to a staffing shortage.

The inmate work quarters, they said, were used to house detainees who were helping provide food services and janitorial work.

Corrections officials have said that the inmates who have been released had almost served out their sentences and were already eligible for …

$500 million in state grant funding has been awarded to CA jails this year
The Santa Barbara Jail has confirmed the county has been awarded a $38.9 million state grant that will help them build a 228-bed wing on the yet-to-be-built North County Jail

That wing, they said, will reportedly provide programs aimed at helping reduce recidivism rates.

Jail officials say the funds were much needed- especially now that they're holding more inmates due to the state's prisoner realignment program.  Not only will the money allow them to add bed space, it will also help provide programs designed to help offenders reintegrate …

The PBUS Annual Conference is nearly upon us, and those wishing to attend still have time to register.

The 2014 Winter Conference will take place between Feb. 23 and Feb. 26 at the Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, NV.  Those who have yet to complete their bail agent certification will be able to take classes onsite.

Volunteer opportunities are still available and those who sign up will need to participate in training on Feb. 23 between 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.  The rest of that day will include time for exhibitors to set up their stations, several committee meetings, a Board …

New Years Eve has long been one of the biggest party nights of the year- but in some cases, an alcohol-fueled night on the town could end with one ore more people being carted off to the slammer.

Suffice to say, there are a number of things you'll want to keep in mind before grabbing your keys and walking out the door.  A little bit of forethought combined with a small bit of planning can go a long way- and it can help ensure your big night out doesn't end in disaster.

If you plan on partaking in this year's festivities, …

An overnight explosion in the kitchen of the Santa Rita Jail has left eleven people injured, one of whom remains in critical condition.

Sources within the facility have said a total of four people were hospitalized as a result of the incident.  The remaining seven were treated on-site at the Santa Rita Jail infirmary.

The Alameda County Sheriff's Department said they are still looking into what caused the fire and explosion and are working with local fire investigators to get to the bottom of things.

What they do know, is the blaze originated in an oven, although it's not immediately clear whether …