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Re:Launch HN: Promise (YC W18) – Cost-effective, more humane... by joshuaheard on Tuesday March 20, 2018 @05:16PM (#16632749)
I read it again, and don't see that limitation in there. If so, though, it would be a welcome innovation for bailing defendants.
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Re:Launch HN: Promise (YC W18) – Cost-effective, more humane... by sparrish on Tuesday March 20, 2018 @06:26PM (#16633362)
The bail bond industry (also for-profit) will not welcome it. And my guess is they know how to fight back.
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