Benefit of Membership

Legislative Advocacy
• Bail in California would be dramatically different without the influence of the CBAA's legislative advocacy
• Requiring courts to automatically exonerate bonds when a defendant is surrendered
• Limiting the amount upon which the court can file a summary judgment for court costs
• All felony warrants to be entered into NCIC
• Allowing the release of criminal information to bail agents

Continued Representation
CBAA continues to represent its members before governmental bodies, including the California Department of Insurance (CDI), your licensing authority. Because of the diligent efforts of your CBAA Board, the laws of California are the most bail-friendly in the nation. Your membership is vital to continue these efforts.

Valuable Source of Information
CBAA is a valuable source of information pertaining to the bail industry. As a member you will have access to information that will assist you with questions pertaining to your business and profession.                                
 

Resource Publications
CBAA News: mailed to members quarterly. Bail Resource Guide: updated annually for those taking our license renewal class. How to Operate a Bail Bond Agency by Helen Black Tapp: an effective field training manual for bail agents.

Networking• Quarterly Board meetings
• Annual Conference & Awards Dinner
• Local, statewide and national networking.

Education
• Twenty license renewal classes each year
• Six pre-licensing classes each year
• Jail manager's seminars
• Law enforcement education
• Special topic seminars
 

Additional Benefits
• Discounted Business Services
• Annual Convention