Indiana Agent Meeting Update
Bill Carmichael addresses ISBAA members. Seated left is Bob Dawson and Lee Sexton. The Indiana Surety Bail Agents Association held their annual meeting yesterday in Indianapolis. ASC President & CEO Bill Carmichael broke down the recent Indiana Supreme Court addition of Indiana Criminal Rule 26. Criminal Rule 26 suggests a recommendation to judges they release defendants on their own recognizance if they are not deemed to be a risk to public safety or a risk of flight. This is the same discretion Indiana judges have always possessed. Criminal Rule 26 also requires the court to obtain a signed guarantee from defendants who deposit cash equal to less than the full amount of bail. Perhaps this is more symbolic than anything because it’s hard to collect from a fugitive. Click here…