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dixiegrrrrl

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4. I know it is non-refundable.

Reply to ret5hd (Reply #3)

Sat Dec 26, 2015, 03:43 PM

Dec 2015

My question was why?????? if the charges are dropped.
If charges are dropped or even if the person comes back to court, the bond is not needed.

Even for a rich person to write a check for the bond, they too are getting ripped off if the charges are dropped.
Not fair for someone to make a profit from a false arrest.

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Is cash bail unconstitutional? Activists sue over system 'favoring the wealthy' [View all] Eugene Dec 2015 OP

Our justice system is inaptly named. K&R nt Live and Learn Dec 2015 #1

Why is bail non-refundable if charges are dropped? dixiegrrrrl Dec 2015 #2

the bond (paid to a bail bondsman, a private entity)... ret5hd Dec 2015 #3

I know it is non-refundable. dixiegrrrrl Dec 2015 #4

Think of it kinda like car insurance... ret5hd Dec 2015 #5

ok...I see what you mean. thanks for the explanation. dixiegrrrrl Dec 2015 #7

It is absolutely unfair discntnt_irny_srcsm Dec 2015 #6

Should be an option to accept a tracking ankle bracelet Babel_17 Dec 2015 #8

Exactly! discntnt_irny_srcsm Dec 2015 #9

They charge $300 per month to let people wear the bracelet. SaveTheMackerel Feb 2016 #11

Bail is a fine before proof of guilt. SaveTheMackerel Feb 2016 #10