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
John Looney, President of the Montana Bail Agents Association
Join host Shane Rolf and his guest, John Looney, the President of the Montana Bail Agents Association, who is presently running for a seat in the Montana House of Representatives. Mr. Looney provides a look at what’s going on with criminal justice in Big Sky Country and discusses his decision to enter politics, explaining why he feels it’s important to serve his community. He also discusses two pending lawsuits -- one each in both federal and state court -- in which he has charged the Bozeman Municipal Court of unlawfully refusing to allow his bail agency to write bonds.