10/29/2014
And that folks is why you should DEMAND that the County does away with PR Bonds. Had they given her a standard bail, she would have had to wait until someone bailed her out with a "Commercial Bail" company. Demand higher bail amounts, stricter bail guidelines and most importantly......tell the County to stop playing Bail Bondsman! Did you know that the County PR Section/Unit releases MORE defendants on PR Bonds them ANY commercial bail company does with traditional (PAID) bail bonds! At some point the public interest and safety has to come before the revenues generated by PR Bonds and the County's unwillingness to grow the size of the Jail. Not to mention adequately staff it as well. Ask yourself this: would you like your loved one to be killed by someone in this exact situation or make them PAY for their actions? Here is the truth........the PR Bond provides for more space at the Magistrates Office and ultimately the Jail (giving the illusion that the Jail is big enough), the PR Bond (unlike all the myths and misunderstandings) IS NOT FREE, the County will impose fines for the PR Bond, the PR Bond Office WILL NOT hunt the defendants down if they no show in court (especially if it is a misdemeanor charge), this case clogs up the court's docket and the PR Bond will most likely place Law Enforcement and the safety of your loved ones in jeopardy because now you have a defendant on the run from court with a warrant. Commercial Bail companies track their defendants better, hunt down their skips better and cost the County and the citizens absolutely NOTHING! One day this horrible secret will be revealed and the citizens will demand change! From the educated and experienced mind of a local bail company we can only pray that you and your loved ones stay safe and are not ever in harm's way due to money, greed and politics. Please share, like and tag this post. One day it could save someone's life. God Bless!
Jeff Garza
Lone Star Bonding Co.
210-223-BAIL
