I am starting this thread for some input to evaluate whether or not there is an interest. I have discussed this with T-Bone and I think we both agree that this could have some merit. First it would not be in any way connected to this board or any other board. It has to be a separate entity of its own. The purpose would be to provide bail for providers and/or hobbyist that should be arrested in the Metroplex only at least for now. It would be ideally an organization of volunteers to manage, negotiate and contact bail bondsman who has agreed in advance of program participation, possibly include legal representation through prenegotiated rates as well. The group in charge would consist of 10 to 12 individuals that would include hobbyist and providers.
There would be a cost involved to participate in the program. Not sure but think it could be accomplished for about $100.00 per provider and maybe $50.00 for a hobbyist. Again these are off the wall type numbers. These would be a onetime charge to establish a trust to back the gaurantee hopefully. The way it would work is if you are arrested, you would have a list of people you could get in touch with, they would then notify the Bondsman to post bond with this organization guaranteeing the money. You will be required to pay back any funds forwarded on your behalf. If you want your own lawyer, which would be fine, if you want the organizations lawyer you would be expected to pay the groups rate.
Now to be a member as a provider my thoughts are you can only join if you are a recognized provider from one of the local boards. New entries joining into the organization would be taught how to screen properly, how not to send up red flags on themselves and so on in order to enroll, hobbyist would have to be recognized by various boards as well. This would in my opinion provide some security to the providers allow all of us to help new members to do things correctly and help bring good people to the boards.
An additional thought I had, is in strength there are numbers. If the organization wanted to branch out, it could get into providing possible a group healthcare for providers at a reduced cost.
I am looking for input and whether there is an interest for this type of group. Realize this is only one man’s thoughts and he needs tremendous input from the community. Your opinions will determine to pursue these ideas.