Hennepin and Ramsey counties are partnering up to offer a joint residential treatment center for teen criminal offenders. Although the new facility won’t open until 2019, the joint center will save both counties money, and it will allow both counties to expand the treatment services they offer. Ryan O’Connor, Ramsey county’s policy and planning director, said […]
Bail Bonds in Minnesota Face New Restrictions
In an effort to eliminate shady practices and clean up the industry, the Minnesota Commerce Department has issued new regulations for bail bond companies across the state. As we explained in a previous blog, if a person doesn’t want to pay their full bond amount to get out of jail before trial, they can hire […]
If You Bail Someone Out Of Jail Do You Get Your Money Back?
For parents or friends who have had to bail a loved one out of jail, one of the more common questions they ask me is, “Will I be able to get my bail money back?” It’s a great question, and there isn’t always a straight answer. We’ll explain how the process works in this blog. […]
Obama Plans to Strengthen Gun Purchasing Laws
President Barack Obama plans to expand background checks to cover more weapons, like ones purchased online or at tradeshows, in an effort to reduce and curb gun violence in America. Speaking at a press conference, President Obama said he intended to broaden background checks in his final year in office, hoping to quell some gun […]
Drug Overdose Deaths Reach Record High
The 2015 numbers won’t be in for at least a week, but numbers recently published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that 2014 was one of the deadliest years for drug overdose deaths. According the to CDC, unintentional overdose deaths from prescription or street drugs increased 14 percent in 2014. Prescription drugs […]
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