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Did You Know Bail Bonds Are Insurance Policy for Public Safety

It is surprising to many people that commercial bail agencies are a part of the state insurance industry. Bail agents and companies are regulated by the State Department of Insurance similar to home, auto and health insurers. They must follow regulations set by the Department and be licensed just as any other insurance agent. This is because a bail bond is, in actuality, a type of insurance policy.

A bail bond is an insurance policy that is taken out by a defendant and his family or friend that makes a guarantee to the court that the defendant will reappear in …

By |June 4th, 2013|Bail Industry Features|Comments Off on Did You Know Bail Bonds Are Insurance Policy for Public Safety
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Bail Industry Takes Part in Criminal Justice Panel Discussion

For the first time in Pomona, local government came together with law enforcement, public safety advocates and members of the commercial bail industry to discuss the impact of Governor Brown’s Realignment Bill on public safety and the community. The general consensus was that the bill- AB109- has had a negative impact across the state since its implementation.

The discussion, which was open to the public, included experts such as:

President of the California Police Chief’s Association, Kim Raney (Covina Police Chief)
Fontana Police Chief, Rodney Jones
East Judicial District Judge, Honorable Steven Blades
Founders of Advocates for Public Safety, Lynne Brown and Dwight Brown
Vice …

By |May 5th, 2013|Bail Industry Features|Comments Off on Bail Industry Takes Part in Criminal Justice Panel Discussion
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What Happened at the 2013 PBUS Conference?

The 2013 Winter Conference for Professional Bail Agents of the United States started February 24th at the Mirage Hotel and Casino. Agents from across the country came together for opportunities to network and listen to educational speakers. There was also new information about services and products.

One of the main focuses for the conference this year was the issue of pretrial release. On Monday, there was a two-hour session dedicated to the topic and saw a high attendance. So much so, that the room had to be expanded to create enough space for the attendees.

Dennis Bartlett with the American Bail …

By |March 17th, 2013|Bail Industry Features|Comments Off on What Happened at the 2013 PBUS Conference?
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