Jury Trials Resume in MN

Since COVID-19 has impacted Minnesota and our nation, many jury trials have been postponed until further notice. In September, both criminal and civil trials resumed with a MN Judicial Branch [...]

AAA offers convenient messaging services for clients

Communication and predictability are key factors in navigating the court process. That is why AAA Bail Bonds uses convenient messaging services to coordinate communication with our clients and [...]

Five simple ways to burglar-proof your house

When temperatures rise, the number of burglaries follow, with break-ins spiking an average of 10% in June, July, and August. Here are some easy and cost-effective ways you can add extra [...]

What is the difference between bail and bond?

When defendants are released from jail, they are temporarily released on bail or bond until a future court date. While the terms are often used interchangeably, they are two separate terms of [...]

What is a bounty hunter and how are bounty hunters related to bail?

When a defendant is released from jail on a bail bond, they pay a fee and sign a contract with the bail bond agency, agreeing (among other things) to appear in court. The agency paying the bail [...]

Part 3: Dispelling Bail Bond Myths

Part 3: Dispelling Bail Bond Myths Some popular and “catchy” narratives might suggest that the bail industry targets minorities and those with less financial fortune, as well as [...]

Part 2: Bail is NOT a “Get Out of Jail Free Card”

Part 2: Bail is NOT a “get out of jail free card” While doing a recent interview with KIMT (a CBS affiliate news station covering north central Iowa and southern MN) regarding a bail bond posted [...]

Part 1: Clarifying Public Perception about Bail Bonds

Thanks to Stew Peters, a friend and colleague of AAA Bonds, for contributing to our blog and addressing questions about the bail bond industry. His three part series will review public perception [...]

How The Price of Bail is Determined

After someone is arrested, they are booked and held until bail is set. For less serious crimes, suspects may post bail immediately after being booked. Often there is a waiting period (typically [...]

Get to Know Aitkin County, Minnesota

This month, we’re highlighting our bail bonds efforts in Aitkin County, Minnesota, which has a population of approximately 16,200. Bail Bond Agent Terri is a regular at the Aitkin County Jail in [...]