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The mission of the Professional Bail Agents of the United States (PBUS) is to provide Information, Education and Representation for the 14,000 bail agents nationwide.

Bail Bond Fairness Act

The Bail Bond Fairness Act was originally introduced in 1997 during the 105^th Congress. Bail Agents had virtually been eliminated from writing bonds in Federal Court after the Bail Reform Act of 1984 was deemed to mean that a bail bond was responsible for performance under federal rules of procedure 46(e)(1) by the Vaccaro decision. The PBUS is dedicated to the passage of the Bail Bond Fairness Act.

Bail Bond Fairness Act, S. 2495, Introduced in the U.S. Senate

2007 Bail Bond Fairness Act - H.R. 2286, Passed in 110 Congress

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NEW! National Board Certified Agency Program

PBUS is pleased to introduce a national board agency certification program through which bail bond agencies may achieve an added mark of excellence and demonstrate a further measure of exemplary service to their clients and their communities. Click here for more information (login required)

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PBUS NOW

PBUS NOW is our periodical newsletter aimed at bringing you the most relevant information available. The September 2008 edition is now available.

About PBUS

The Professional Bail Agents of the United States (PBUS) is the professional organization that represents the 14,000 bail agents nationwide.

Since its founding in 1981, PBUS and its alliance with state associations have advanced the profession through legislative advocacy, professional networking, continuing education, support of bail agent certification, enhanced liability insurance and development of a code of ethics.

Legislation

PBUS strategically represents your interests at the National and State levels to help influence public policy in favor of commercial bail. Contact is maintained with elected leaders, criminal justice coalitions, federal agencies, and other national organizations.

Meetings

The PBUS conferences and workshops bring to the table the latest information from nationally recognized bail professionals and researchers. PBUS conducts two annual conventions - a winter meeting in February of each year in Las Vegas and a summer meeting held in a different location each year. All bail agents, as well as law enforcement, prosecutors, judicial officials and state regulatory officials are invited to these meetings.