SANTA ANA, Calif., June 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Bail Bonds Direct, a trusted leader in the Southern California bail bond industry, has released "The Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide to Posting Bail in ...

A: Article 1, Section 12, of the California Constitution sets forth that an individual “shall be released on bail by sufficient sureties,” except in certain cases. These include capital crimes, ...

If you're charged with a crime, you may be required to post bail to get out of jail before your court date. Three common types of bail bonds include cash, surety bonds and property bonds. Bail bonds ...

California lawmakers passed a bill eliminating money bail in 2018, but voters overturned the important reform in tumultuous 2020 after a fear-stoking referendum campaign led by the bail bond industry.

California has conflicting laws and court decisions on what judges should prioritize when setting bail. A case involving a homeless man with a long criminal record could resolve some uncertainty. Stay ...

President Donald Trump is targeting states and jurisdictions that have cashless bail policies, policies advocates say can eliminate unfairness in the criminal justice system, and something that ...

SAN MATEO, Calif.SAN MATEO, Calif. — By most metrics, Gerald Kowalczyk was a uniquely bad candidate to leave jail before his trial. He had a criminal record of more than 60 convictions, a history of ...