The brand new, state-of-the-art sheriff station on Golden Valley is nearly complete. The station is 46,552 square feet and is twice as big as the existing sheriff station in Valencia. The new station also has a vehicle maintenance facility that's over 4,000 square feet and includes a helipad and communications tower.
50 years ago when the original sheriff station was built, the SCV only had a population of about 50,000. Over the decades, the population has expanded significantly to over 290,0...
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Bail Bonds
Common Bail Bond Myths
When someone is arrested and taken into custody under suspicion of committing a crime, they will be unable to do much of anything until they are bailed out of jail. Bail allows a defendant to obtain their freedom before their court date. Interestingly, there are a lot of misconceptions about bail and the bail industry that can make the bail system (and, by extension, bail bonds) more harsh and complicated than they really are. Below we will dispel several myths about bail to help clarify your un...
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SB 262 Seeks to End Cash Bail
SB 262 is currently making its rounds through the California State Legislature. If it becomes law, it will significantly impact bail in the state of California.
During the pandemic, emergency provisions were enacted to help stem the spread of COVID-19 throughout the jail system. Bail was reduced to $0 for misdemeanor offenses and low-level felonies. Instead, arrestees would be taken to the police station, cited, and released. These provisions were intended to keep people safe from the virus, ...
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