Proponents of Private Surety Bail

From the BJS Special Report: Pretrial Release of Felony Defendants in State Courts

Private Surety Bail . . .

• Reduces jail population by providing a means for defendants to obtain release
• Provides pretrial release and monitoring services at no cost to the taxpayer
• Creats an incentive that results in the majority of defendants being returned to court because the bail agent is liable for defendants who fail to appear
• Provides the opportunity for many defendants to secure their freedom while awaiting disposition of their case