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Updates from the National Association of Bail Agents

Bail & Fugitive Agents are the "First Responders" of Criminal Justice!
Opinion

Bail & Fugitive Agents are the "First Responders" of Criminal Justice!

The public perception of who we are has been branded by Soros & Co. for a long time. Have you ever wondered why they are after us? Our profession has been fighting to keep our heads above water — and it's time for more fighters to step up.

Michelle Esquenazi·May 11, 2026
Providence Patrolwoman’s Arrest Puts Spotlight on Police Integrity
News

Providence Patrolwoman’s Arrest Puts Spotlight on Police Integrity

A former Providence police officer appeared before a judge Monday morning after being arrested in connection with an alleged drug operation that spanned two cities. Destiny Viera, 25, was arraigned on

NABA·Jun 29, 2025
Betrayed by Bargains: Bail Bond Scam Leaves Families Hundreds Out of Pocket
Legislative

Betrayed by Bargains: Bail Bond Scam Leaves Families Hundreds Out of Pocket

When desperation strikes at Wayne County’s Criminal Justice Center, families seeking to free loved ones on bail may fall prey to a growing scam that dangles impossibly low fees—and vanishes with the c

NABA·Jun 29, 2025
Fugitive Wanted for Sex Crimes Arrested After Armed Standoff in Livingston Starbucks
Legislative

Fugitive Wanted for Sex Crimes Arrested After Armed Standoff in Livingston Starbucks

Livingston, MT – January 28, 2025 – A tense armed standoff at a Starbucks in Livingston, Montana, concluded without injury when 34-year-old Timothy Westervelt, a Billings resident wanted on multiple f

NABA·Feb 1, 2025
Reality Check - Govt Funded Bail a Sham
News

Reality Check - Govt Funded Bail a Sham

A 14 year old boy was just stabbed to death in New York by yet another emotionally disturbed, repeat offender who did not belong on the street.

NABA·Jan 27, 2025
Standing Up for Justice in a System Under Attack
Legislative

Standing Up for Justice in a System Under Attack

I am a bondsman—a profession rooted in the Constitution and born from the fundamental principle of justice: the presumption of innocence. For centuries, the right to bail has been a cornerstone of our

NABA·Dec 8, 2024
Federal judge orders Bozeman municipal court to take disputed bonds
Legislative

Federal judge orders Bozeman municipal court to take disputed bonds

A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction and order that will force the Bozeman Municipal Court to accept the bail bonds of Helena-based Bad Boy Bail Bonds after two judges refused to honor

NABA·Oct 28, 2024
Don't Blame Bail Agents for Bail Reform's Failures
Legislative

Don't Blame Bail Agents for Bail Reform's Failures

After escaping domestic violence with two toddlers in tow and another in my belly, I embarked on a journey. I hold positions as the President of the New York State Bail Association (NYSBA) and the Nat

NABA·Oct 27, 2024
When We Can't Trust the Courts, We've Lost Our Democracy
Opinion

When We Can't Trust the Courts, We've Lost Our Democracy

As a licensed Georgia bail bondsman, military veteran, and small business owner, I have dedicated my life to ensuring the safety and well-being of my community. Whether it's helping to secure the rele

NABA·Sep 29, 2024
Bail bondsman sues Bozeman municipal judges for stopping his business until he withdraws complaint
Legislative

Bail bondsman sues Bozeman municipal judges for stopping his business until he withdraws complaint

A Helena-based bail bondsman says in a new court filing that he has no other choice than to sue Bozeman municipal court judges after they have apparently refused accepting his company’s bail bonds bec

NABA·Sep 15, 2024