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Mama Says: Prop. 25 Isn’t Good News For Criminal Justice System

If passed, Proposition 25 ends the constitutional right to choose bail (or one of the other pre-trial release programs) by replacing the bail system with computer algorithms. Under Prop. 25, those computer algorithms will determine who qualifies for pre-trial release. In all, Proposition 25 is a bad idea for California. “As a retired Superior Court […]

Bail is Still Alive

In 2018, our legislature approved, and Governor Brown signed into law SB-10 (Senate Bill 10). This bill essentially replaces cash bail, property bail, pretrial release, and surety bail with a county-based system. The new system will rely on probation departments to provide pretrial services. It will also use risk-assessment tools to gauge whether a person […]

California Supreme Court To Move Forward With SB-10

The California Supreme Court decided to move forward with Senate Bill 10 (SB-10), even though thee bill remains on hold until a referendum vote this November. They’ve already begun implementing the policies laid out in the bill, and have spent $68 million of taxpayer dollars in the process. Where Did The $68 Million Go? When […]

California Bail Reform Bill on Hold Until 2020 Referendum

According to The Los Angeles Times: After the passing of Senate Bill 10 in California by ex-Governor Jerry Brown last year, the state prepared for an overhaul of the cash bail system. However, the bail industry, armed with over 400,000 signatures, passed a referendum forcing the bill to be put on hold until after November […]

Veteran’s Day Discount

Today, November 11, 2019, we celebrate Veterans Day, a day to take time to show our admiration and gratitude towards those who served in our nation’s military. So, on behalf of Bad Boys Bail Bonds, thank you for your service and sacrifice. We truly wouldn’t have many of the freedoms we take for granted without […]