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Markeese Brown for shooting into a habitation that killed one person at $15,000 ten percent.

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COURTS IN OHIO PROFIT MORE WHEN DEFENDANTS MISS COURT

$1500 paid to court for release of defendant after homicide

BROWN, MARKEESE L was released after shooting into a habitation (killing one person...) He paid $1500 and was released from jail... A few weeks later, he shot and killed two more people in Springfield, Ohio Clark County.

The $1500 bond was set by Judge Daniel Carey. Markeese pa

$1500 paid to court for release of defendant after homicide

The $1500 bond was set by Judge Daniel Carey. Markeese paid his own bond. It was listed as $15,000 ten percent for both bonds. Two more lives lost weeks later.

Bond Number:348474Amount Ordered:$7500.00Type of Bond:10%Description of Comb. Bond:Date Bond Set:04/08/2022Date Bond Posted:04/08/2022Date Bond Released:04/14/2022Balance Remaining:$0.00Person Posting Bond:BROWN, MARKEESE L.

Why is the court system permitted to call a bond an amount that is NEVER involved in the case? Falsifying an amount is unethical especially when it is being done by the court system throughout Ohio. This is just one example.

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COURTS IN OHIO PROFIT MORE WHEN DEFENDANTS MISS COURT

When a defendant is bonded out in Ohio (and many other states) on what the courts are calling "Ten percent bonds" there are a lot of interesting facts.

The court calls the bond an amount that is never at any point an accurate description of what is at stake if the defendant misses court. For example: a $15,000 ten percent bond costs $1500

When a defendant is bonded out in Ohio (and many other states) on what the courts are calling "Ten percent bonds" there are a lot of interesting facts.

The court calls the bond an amount that is never at any point an accurate description of what is at stake if the defendant misses court. For example: a $15,000 ten percent bond costs $1500 to get out of jail. At no time is anyone being held accountable for the entire bond amount unless it is a professional bonding company. (double standards are very popular in our government at all levels)

The court profits more if the defendant misses court or fails to appear. If the defendant misses court, the court keeps the ten percent amount (rarely if ever does the court go after the total bond amount- they simply issue a warrant). If the person shows up to court the court is supposed to return 90% of the money collected.... So on a $15,000 ten percent bond the defendant pays $1500. The court makes $1500 if they miss court, never goes after the falsified amount of the bond $15,000.

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No consequences for crime creates problemS

COURTS IN OHIO PROFIT MORE WHEN DEFENDANTS MISS COURT

No consequences for crime creates problemS

People have learned that there are no consequences issued by the judicial system unless it is a high level felony. Most of the time the court releases individuals on recognizance bonds or ten percent bonds (bonds that are advertised as a higher amount often deceiving the public).

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CRIMINALS ARE TREATED LIKE VICTIMs

For some reason, we have seen a paradigm shift in society. The victims of crime are the individuals that have crime happen to them. We worry more about the criminal than we do the victim. Repeated crimes by the same people because the law is broken. FIXLAWS

How “ten percent bonds” hurt community

It was considered unconstitutional for Courts to set cash only Bonds. Courts in Ohio, including Clark County have been practicing doing cash bonds disguised as “10% bonds”.
For over a decade courts like Clark County Municipal court have never attempted to collect the full bond amount on 10% bonds when a defendant misses court.

Using the disguise as 10 % bonds has allowed the courts to become very profitable at the expense of public safety, transparency and most importantly abuse of the communities trust.

Possible reasons why courts use “10 % bonds”

Q.Why is 10% bond the preferred method by most Ohio courts?

A. The court makes millions of dollars annually by doing these types of bonds.

Q. Why do the courts disguise cash bonds as 10% bonds?

A. Because the court wants to generate revenue on bond and not ensure appearance. If they wanted to guarentee defendants showing up to court they would use the proven most effective type of bond. Cash/Surety.

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December 5, 2023 Springfield City counsel notified of court’s use of ten percent bonds

Law director for Springfield informed about concern with use of ten percent bonds & impact

On December 5, 2023 at the city commission meeting it’s was brought to light to city commissioners and mayor Rob Rue about the use of ten percent bonds and the negative impact it has on Springfield community.

Law director for Springfield informed about concern with use of ten percent bonds & impact

A week after commisioner meeting law director was informed about the practice of using ten percent bonds and its negative impact on community. Law director offered a meeting with city prosecutor to discuss concerns.

City prosecutor meets to address concern with public safety and use of 10% bonds

Law director for Springfield informed about concern with use of ten percent bonds & impact

City prosecutor meets to address concern with public safety and use of 10% bonds

One week after law directors conversation, had meeting with law director to discuss concerns and make public recourse request.

Asked prosecutor what he thought purpose of bail was and he replied “to make sure people show up”.
Made public record request after that for 2022 Appearance rates on 10% bonds vs. cash/surety bonds. Also asked for attempts to collect on 10% bond forfeitures and attempts to collect on judgements on surety bonds.

Email sent to mayor, city commisioners, & prosecutor

City prosecutor meets to address concern with public safety and use of 10% bonds

An email was sent of request of public records request to commisioners, law director and prosecutor. Also sent copy of Franklin county municipal court 2020 appearance rates for all bonds in municipal court.
Franklin county report shows significant differece in appearance rates by cash/surety bonds.

Mayor reached out for possible meeting addressing concerns. Prosecutor responded that request has been made to the clerks office.

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COURTS IN OHIO PROFIT MORE WHEN DEFENDANTS MISS COURT

COURTS IN OHIO PROFIT MORE WHEN DEFENDANTS MISS COURT

COURTS IN OHIO PROFIT MORE WHEN DEFENDANTS MISS COURT

COURTS IN OHIO PROFIT MORE WHEN DEFENDANTS MISS COURT

COURTS IN OHIO PROFIT MORE WHEN DEFENDANTS MISS COURT

No consequences for crime creates problemS

COURTS IN OHIO PROFIT MORE WHEN DEFENDANTS MISS COURT

No consequences for crime creates problemS

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CRIMINALS ARE TREATED LIKE VICTIMs

How “ten percent bonds” hurt community

Possible reasons why courts use “10 % bonds”

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December 5, 2023 Springfield City counsel notified of court’s use of ten percent bonds

Law director for Springfield informed about concern with use of ten percent bonds & impact

Law director for Springfield informed about concern with use of ten percent bonds & impact

Law director for Springfield informed about concern with use of ten percent bonds & impact

Law director for Springfield informed about concern with use of ten percent bonds & impact

Law director for Springfield informed about concern with use of ten percent bonds & impact

City prosecutor meets to address concern with public safety and use of 10% bonds

Law director for Springfield informed about concern with use of ten percent bonds & impact

City prosecutor meets to address concern with public safety and use of 10% bonds

Email sent to mayor, city commisioners, & prosecutor

Email sent to mayor, city commisioners, & prosecutor

City prosecutor meets to address concern with public safety and use of 10% bonds

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Failing to Keep Community safe

COURTS IN OHIO PROFIT MORE WHEN DEFENDANTS MISS COURT

COURTS IN OHIO PROFIT MORE WHEN DEFENDANTS MISS COURT

COURTS IN OHIO PROFIT MORE WHEN DEFENDANTS MISS COURT

COURTS IN OHIO PROFIT MORE WHEN DEFENDANTS MISS COURT

COURTS IN OHIO PROFIT MORE WHEN DEFENDANTS MISS COURT

No consequences for crime creates problemS

COURTS IN OHIO PROFIT MORE WHEN DEFENDANTS MISS COURT

No consequences for crime creates problemS

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CRIMINALS ARE TREATED LIKE VICTIMs

How “ten percent bonds” hurt community

Possible reasons why courts use “10 % bonds”

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December 5, 2023 Springfield City counsel notified of court’s use of ten percent bonds

Law director for Springfield informed about concern with use of ten percent bonds & impact

Law director for Springfield informed about concern with use of ten percent bonds & impact

Law director for Springfield informed about concern with use of ten percent bonds & impact

Law director for Springfield informed about concern with use of ten percent bonds & impact

Law director for Springfield informed about concern with use of ten percent bonds & impact

City prosecutor meets to address concern with public safety and use of 10% bonds

Law director for Springfield informed about concern with use of ten percent bonds & impact

City prosecutor meets to address concern with public safety and use of 10% bonds

Email sent to mayor, city commisioners, & prosecutor

Email sent to mayor, city commisioners, & prosecutor

City prosecutor meets to address concern with public safety and use of 10% bonds

Updating

Email sent to mayor, city commisioners, & prosecutor

More details later

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Email sent to mayor, city commisioners, & prosecutor

More details later

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