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02
Dec

Albert Ramirez speaks to The Little Hoover Commission regarding bail in California.

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Albert Ramirez speaks at The Little Hoover Commission regarding bail in California.  Mr. Ramirez explains the California bail dynamic to the commission and answers questions. http://calchannel.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=7&clip_id=804 You can also find us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/goldenstatebail

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27
Sep

American Bail Coalition’s response to JPI’s War On Bail

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Great reponse to Pre-Trials assault on Surety Bail http://gsbaa.org/files/2012/09/PublicSafety_092712_FINAL1.pdf

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26
Sep

Asm. Bill Berryhill: One Year after AB 109, Inmate Release Plan Puts Valley Families at Risk

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As AB 109 swings into full implementation California is feeling the wrath of a severely flawed system. The citizens are taking the brunt of the realignment storm that is gathering speed.   Read the entire article here: http://arc.asm.ca.gov/cacrimewatch/?p=article&sid=1055&id=253121

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13
Sep

Freakonomics Radio: The Economics of Bounty Hunting

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An interesting podcast discussing Bounty Hunting & the Bail Industry http://www.freakonomics.com/2011/05/26/freakonomics-radio-the-economics-of-bounty-hunting/

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24
Aug

GSBAA Opposes SB210(CA) Which increases O.R. release and undermines public safety

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  August 22, 2012   Senator Loni Hancock California State Senate                                      Position:  OPPOSE State Capitol Building Sacramento, CA  95814                                     Location: Assembly Floor   RE:      SB 210 (Hancock) Criminal Procedure: release on defendant’s own recognizance (As Amended 8/2212)   Dear Senator Hancock:   Golden State Bail Agents Association (GSBAA) is a trade association representing the […]

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