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When someone is arrested in Minnesota, the Court sets a bail amount to ensure the defendant appears at all scheduled court dates. Defendants have two primary options for posting bail: cash bail [...]

DANCO (Domestic Abuse No Contact Order) vs OFP (Order For Protection) When facing domestic violence or abuse, it’s crucial to understand the difference between a Domestic Abuse Non-Contact Order [...]

Understanding MN Cannabis (Marijuana) Laws: What’s Legal, What’s Not, and What You Need to Know In 2023, Minnesota became the 23rd state to legalize marijuana use by adults aged 21 and older. [...]

When it comes to law enforcement in Minnesota, people sometimes wonder about the roles of sheriffs and police officers, and what the difference is between the two. While both are essential for [...]

When discussing the criminal justice system, people often mention “jail” and “prison.” While these terms might seem similar, they actually refer to different types of [...]

The Evolution of Bail Bonds Have you ever wondered how bail bonds came to be? Bail bonds are an integral part of our legal system today and are rooted in centuries-old history. This service [...]

Over the next few months, we will be introducing you to our bail bond agents representing the various counties in the state of Minnesota. Missy is our bail bond agent based in Stearns County. She [...]

Historically, when an unsecured release option is used there is still a higher failure to appear rate (30%) than when a commercial bail secured option is used (18%).  (Tabarrok, 2004) (Thomas H. [...]

The Justice Policy Institute and the Pretrial Justice Institute are the most significant and influential organizations in support of the elimination of a commercial bail industry. Their arguments [...]