News — BailWatcher

Scammers impersonating deputies and licensed bondsmen are calling families within minutes of an arrest, faster than jail blotters update. Th...

If someone you care about has been arrested, you may be hearing the word bail for the first time. Here is a plain-English walkthrough of wha...

From arrest to release, here is a plain-language guide to commercial bail bonds in Alabama, including typical costs, how to find a licensed ...

Licensing requirements vary by state, but the path follows a predictable pattern. Here is what aspiring bail agents need to know about educa...

A large share of working bail agents are within a decade of retirement, and most have no plan for what happens to the book when they step ba...

The cosigner who guarantees a bond carries real legal and financial exposure. Setting that expectation up front prevents the worst surprises...

A new survey of working bail agents puts the health of the industry right in the middle, and names the one thing agents want most from their...

A bill that would have forced refunds of bail premiums was beaten back by a coalition of sureties, agents, state associations, and prosecuto...

A record turnout of surety professionals held more than 155 meetings with lawmakers, pressing a simple point: bonding saves taxpayers money....