I mean I live in a state that outlaws bail bondsman, but “cash as surety” is very much a thing. Focusing on the bail bond system is a distraction. Hard choice

I mean I live in a state that outlaws bail bondsman, but “cash as surety” is very much a thing. Focusing on the bail bond system is a distraction. Hard choices need to be made about who is incarcerated pending trial, and how they are incentivized to show up. Taking the profit motive out may or may not be a good idea. But by focusing on the contractors, you’re avoiding the bigger picture.