Posts Tagged ‘Own Recognizance’
Judicial Candidate Addresses Orange County Bondsmen
Written by Tonya Rynerson on July 17, 2009 – 10:59 am -
Bail bonds are a critical part of the Criminal Justice System,” began Scott Steiner, Deputy District Attorney for Orange County Superior Court and judicial candidate as he addressed the July monthly meeting of the Orange County Bail Agents Association (OCBAA). He added that many see bail as an after thought in a case, but every single case involves bail at some level.
Mr. Steiner wanted to make sure that local bondsmen knew Read more »
O.R. Versus Bail
Written by Tonya Rynerson on May 27, 2009 – 7:53 am -“What’s Wrong With Bail in Los Angeles?” I’m thinking about making this a category here at KeepBailing. Bail is a great Constitutional Right. The system is really quite good and costs nothing to John Q. Public. Release on Own Recognizance is another story…
Recently, I had a call from a woman who’s brother was arrested and was at the Van Nuys Jail. He had been in an accident while driving under the influence of alcohol. His bail was $30,000 and their mother agreed to bail him out. As our bail agent arrived at Van Nuys (and was illegally approached by street solicitors looking to cut him a 5% deal on a bond – also illegal, but that’s another post), he went into the jail with bond in hand and the jailer told him, “Sorry, the guy just had an O.R. approved.”
My guy tells the jailer, “Well, I have a bond, wouldn’t that be better for everyone?”
“Sorry, gotta O.R. him,” the agent was told. (Note that I recognize that the officer was doing what he’s told to do.)
You might be thinking, that’s great for the defendant and his family; they don’t have to pay. Well, not so fast. What are the facts about O.R. versus bail when it comes to appearance in court? Read more »