Bail in the Midwest, Courtney Wimer, President, Washington State Bail Agents Association

Bail in the Midwest, Courtney Wimer, President, Washington State Bail Agents Association

April 22, 2026 · 1h 7m · Episode 50

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Shane Rolf interviews Courtney Wimer about proposed changes to Washington's bail system and their implications.

Join host Shane Rolf and his guest, Courtney Wimer, President of the Washington State Bail Agents Association, as they discuss proposed changes to court rules in Washington and their potential impact on the state’s pretrial system. Ms. Wimer explains how the proposed “high likelihood of willful flight” standard, new limits on misdemeanor bond amounts and restrictions on judicial discretion could fundamentally alter how bail is set and enforced. She raises concerns about separation...

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