Examines the causes for mass incarceration of Americans and calls for the reform of the bail system. Traces the history of bail, how it has come to be an oppressive tool of the courts, and makes recommendations for reforming the bail system and alleviating the mass incarceration problem.

Bail Bond and Surety Law in North Carolina is a much-needed compilation and review of North Carolina statutes, case law and Department of Insurance regulations relating to the bail bond industry, and affecting bail bondsmen and bail bond sureties. It also includes extensive commentary by the author on the statutes, regulations and case law, as well as related sample motions, standard DOI-approved forms, and bail bond documents. This book is an invaluable guide and resource not only for bail bondsmen and sureties doing business in North Carolina, but for attorneys and judges as well. As such, this book will help bail bonding professionals and sureties avoid potential costly and expensive minefields, and can save them, and attorneys practicing bail bond law, considerable time, energy and money.

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