Citizens for Pretrial Justice v. Goldfarb

This class action challenges the legality of the practices of two bail bonding agencies. The procedural and factual history of this case is set forth in my brother’s opinion, to which reference is invited. I am unable to agree with the portions of my colleague’s opinion holding: (1) that a bail bondsman may receive collateral in addition to the 10% fee authorized by MCL 750.167b(3); MSA 28.364(2)(3), and (2) that the only person with standing to challenge an excessive bail bond fee is the person actually delivering the fee to the bondsman. I concur with the reasoning and result of the…