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Welcome to the Indiana Surety Bail Agents Association, Inc. web site. Our site was created as a resource for commercial surety bail agents operating in Indiana and as a reference source for the judiciary, media and general public.

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Our Mission

The ISBAA endeavors to protect and serve the best interest of the commercial surety bail agents operating in Indiana by standing sentry over legislative efforts adverse to there interest. ISBAA has committed to promote professionalism, ethical behavior and education and to enhance the public perception of the bail industry in Indiana.

 

 

Governor Daniels Addresses Bail Agents at Spring Meeting


Governor Daniels spent 45 minutes addressing ISBAA members and taking their questions.  The governor described himself as being in favor of the private sector providing services wherever possible and that includes bail agents.

 

Governor Daniels seemed genuinely concerned about the state of pretrial release in Indiana and the significant number of failures to appear of defendants released on 10 percent bonds.  The governor said, "There are no consequences for failing to appear in court", when released on a 10 percent bond.  He urged ISBAA and itsmembers to gather statistical data from the criminal courts to demonstrate why the use of commercial bail bonds is in the best interest of the citizens of Indiana.

 

Also speaking at the meeting were Carl Brizzi, Marion County Prosecutor, Jim Atterholt, Insurance Commissioner and Chief Deputy Commissioner Carol Mihalik.  2008-2009 ISBAA Members who attend the entire meeting received 4.25 hours of continuing education for this meeting.

New Board of Directors

Tony Widgery, President
Josh Stroufe, Vice President
Bob Dawson, Secretary
Linda Stamper,Treasurer
Lee Sexton, Past President
Kelly Bertholet, North West Director
Denny Addington, North East Director
Gary Logue, Central West Director
Jeffrey Burke, Central East Director
Chet Pearce, South West Director
Dale Lanning, South East Director

Next membership meeting will be held in October, date and location to be announced.

 

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