Bail in the Midwest
Bail in the Midwest explores the integral role of bail in the criminal justice system. With its roots dating back hundreds of years, bail allows individuals charged with a crime to be free pending trial, while simultaneously ensuring public safety. However, efforts to reform the bail system have escalated across the country in recent years, with calls from advocates to reduce or even eliminate the incarceration of individuals charged with a crime. With violent crime on the rise, it has become apparent that the new laws put into place are not always effective. In each episode, we discuss the many challenges involving criminal justice reform, as lawmakers seek viable solutions.
Bail in the Midwest is hosted by Shane Rolf, Executive Vice-President of the Kansas Bail Agents Association. David Stuckman, President of the Professional Bail Agents of the United States is Executive Producer of the podcast.
Bail in the Midwest
The Second Chance Expungement Offers Individuals Also Benefits Society
Join host Shane Rolf and his guest, Joy Springfield, Director of Pro Bono at Kansas Legal Services. They discuss what happens to defendants who have been convicted of a crime after their sentences has been served. For those who have paid their debt to society, expungement of their criminal records (with certain restrictions) offers a second chance that benefits not only the individuals, but also society at large.