Bail in the Midwest

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Bail in the Midwest, Courtney Wimer, President, Washington State Bail Agents Association

Bail in the Midwest, Courtney Wimer, President, Washington State Bail Agents Association22 apr1 u 07 min

Join host Shane Rolf and his guest, Courtney Wimer, President of the Washington State Bail Agents Association, as they discuss proposed changes to court rules in Washington and their potential impact on the state’s pretrial system. Ms. Wimer explains how the proposed “high likelihood of willful flight” standard, new limits on misdemeanor bond amounts and restrictions on judicial discretion could fundamentally alter how bail is set and enforced. She raises concerns about separation...