In the State of Arkansas we have bail bond laws that govern this industry. The most crucial two are Action on Bail Bonds in District & Circuit Courts. These two laws are important b/c it holds the bonding companies accountable to the end of the law.
Let have a class shall we, If I bond an individual out of jail for $10,000 and ay anytime if the individual fails to go to court and the bonding company fails to locate and return to the jail>>>> the courts can issue a judgement that has to be paid. The Arkansas Professional Bail Bond Board in Little Rock makes sure this happens. Now I could go into much more detail but that is NOT the purpose of this information for you the TAX PAYER.
Let’s have another example of class, let say that $10K bond did FTA but was arrested in another county or even state from the warrant. The law says that THE BONDING COMPANY must pay for all transportation/extradition to return the individual back to the jail the warrant is for. Now this cannot exceed the amount of the bond. This means that we can handle ourselves if both LE sides agree, pay a 3rd party or pay the Sheriffs Office to handle.
THUS THE ISSUE >>>> simply put it is not happening in many if not all 75 counties in Arkansas. Now ask yourself why would a bonding company owner want this information out there???? Simple, accountability is crucial to make sure that we have professional bondsman and company owners across this state. If we fail ACCOUNTABILITY then no lessons are ever learned and tax payers LOSE. This in time dents the importance of professional bail.
To close, I just want Sheriff’s, Chief Deputy’s or Captains to know this information. Your jail, your budget $$$$$ and you hold the checkbook.
-Jeremy
