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Go Directly to Jail: The Latest Victim of the Economy Appears to be Bailnew

In Las Vegas, where bond is 15 percent of bail (most states are 10 percent), more are having to make tough choices when faced with having a loved one spend the night in jail. As a result, jails are staying occupied a little longer than they used to.
Las Vegas Weekly  |  Ken Miller  |  09-18-2009  |  Crime & Justice
Tags: bail, jail, Nevada, economic issues, criminal justice

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