Jefferson County Bail Bonds Agents Closely Monitor Lawmaker Proposed Bail Reform

Birmingham, Ala. – Over the course of the previous year, there were many laws that were presented nationally for consideration that could have drastically changed the way bail bonds are utilized during pre-trial detention. Although various solutions and changes were proposed, very few were passed, which leaves the opportunity for changes within the upcoming year. Jefferson County bail bond agents believe an imperative aspect of their dependability within their local community is their constant following of bail reform developments.

Lawmakers are currently gathering data from the previous year to help compose their decisions on what reforms to suggest to local governments and committees. In an interview following a recent hearing, Democratic state Sen. Dallas Harris, who chairs a reform committee, said the panel is working to collect data and was unsure what all exists. “It’s 2020 and I don’t think anything is unstudyable,” she said.

Currently, once bail has been set by a judge, a bail bondsman will put up a fee for the suspect to be released. The bail bonds agency will accept collateral in order to back up their loan to the surety company that insures the company. Depending on how quickly new laws or regulations are put into motion, a bail bondsman in Birmingham, as well as residents of Alabama, could be seeing the results of new bail reforms as soon as the 2020 second fiscal quarter.

Alabama Bail Bonds is a locally owned and operated, full-service bail bonds agency operating in Tuscaloosa and across the state of Alabama. With more than 11 years in the Tuscaloosa County bail bond industry, Alabama Bail Bonds has proven to handle cases with expert accuracy and has garnered an impressive reputation within the community.

To learn more about Alabama Bail Bonds or to obtain their services, give them a call at (205) 774-0511 or visit their website at www.alabailbonds.com.