- FOR VICTIMS
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- Guarantees victims the opportunity they
deserve, to see the perpetrators of the crimes committed against them, appear in
court to answer to and be prosecuted for the wrongful acts committed.
FOR PROSECUTORS AND THE COURTS
- Guarantees the appearance and the presence of
the defendants throughout all court proceedings, contributes to the efficiency
and effectiveness of the prosecution process. It allows prosecutors to
collect the full face of the bond from the surety, if the defendant does not
appear.
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- FOR THE SHERIFF'S
OFFICE
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- It allows police officers more time to focus
on protecting the public, as well as families, children, property and
businesses. Officers can use their time in other areas of crime fighting
instead of wasting their time apprehending the fugitives of crimes they have already
arrested. The bail agent will physically detain and produce the defendant
in court, therefore, diminishing the need to create policy warrant squads.
FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC
- Guarantees the public to feel safe and
secure, knowing that criminals will appear in court for prosecution and that
more police protection is at hand.
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- "Persons released on commercial bonds
return to court better and commit fewer crimes than those out on free
bonds."
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- U.S. Justice Department
- Pretrial Release Felony Defendant
- "Here are ways to reduce crime at less
expense to taxpayers: shut down free pretrial release bureaus and
so-called 'free-bonds' in favor of competitive commercial
bonding."
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- National Center For Policy Analysis
- Using the Private Sector to Deter Crime
- "By shifting away from government
secured releases toward privately secured release the 'failure to appear' rate
can be cut dramatically and the streets and neighborhoods can be made
safer."
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- American Legislative Exchange Council
- Evidence of a Failed System
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