Ep050: The Bankruptcy of Cashless Bail
The concept of "cashless bail" has been a centerpiece of many of the legal reform movements for the past 6-8 years. Crystal and Scott sit down with Attorney Ken W. Good of the Professional Bondmen of Texas and the Bail Post Podcast to discuss the concept. Topics include the origin of the "cashless bail" idea, how it compares to traditional surety bail systems, and whether it is actually addressing many of the issues that legal reformers claim it will. We also briefly discuss Nevada's modified cash bail system that requires an in-person hearing and a rigorous financial assessment before a…
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