What’s Factored Into Setting Minnesota Bail Amounts?

Factors Considered When Setting Bail in Minnesota Here at Bail Bonds Doctor, Inc., the average person does not know how judges and the court system determine bail amounts. So here is a quick list of the factors under consideration when judges decide how high or low to set any particular defendant’s bail amount. Factors Considered… Read more »

Minneapolis No-Bail Alternative Fund Proposed

Minneapolis No-Bail Alternative Fund Proposed A new, no-bail alternative program was introduced to Minneapolis. Called the Minnesota Freedom fund, the alternative program seeks to pair social workers with those charged with low-level crimes and offenses. It also aims to help see that they show up in court. Currently, lower-income individuals wind up spending their pretrial… Read more »

New Hands-Free Mobile Phone Law in Minnesota

New Hands-Free Mobile Phone Law in Minnesota According to the Office of Traffic Safety, Governor Tim Walz signed a hands-free phone bill in Minnesota on April 12 that went into effect August 1, 2019. Minnesota is the next in a long line of states to ban mobile phone use while operating a motor vehicle. However,… Read more »

New Restrictions For Minnesota Bail Bonds

New Restrictions For Minnesota Bail Bonds Bail companies in Minnesota have had a problem with underhanded, dishonest and amoral business practices in the last few years. These kinds of behaviors have prompted the Minnesota Commerce Department to issue new restrictions and regulations regarding the business practices of bail bonds providers in the area. Here at… Read more »

Bail Bonds – Not for Europe?

Bail Bonds – Not for Europe? June 21, 2015 | Dianna O’Brien Just one more reason to love the US of A — we have bail bonds! It was a fascinating topic to the Europeans I met recently while in London. They were confused – intruiged – and amazed! It’s strange to think there’s no… Read more »

Bail Bonds Doctor Scott County Office Now Open!

Bail Bonds Doctor Scott County Office Now Open! January 5, 2015 | Dianna O’Brien Bail Bonds Doctor is proud to present our newest office in Shakopee MN to service Scott County Jail and Carver County Jail. Mike Neill will be manning the office to help clients in need of bail bonds in the southwest metro…. Read more »

Bail Bonds In Minnesota

Bail Bonds In Minnesota By Aaron Schwinn May 1, 2014 | Aaron Schwinn Aaron Schwinn is a top consultant in the bail bonds industry. Listen as he explains the process.