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New version of charitable bond bill headed to Cuomo’s desk could free thousands of poor Bronx defendants Charitable groups can post bail for petty criminals

Posted by Gustavo Rivera on Friday, June 29th, 2012

by Daniel Beekman- New York Daily News 

Legislation passed by state lawmakers last week with approval from Gov. Cuomo could free thousands of jailed Bronxites.

Sponsored by state Sen. Gustavo Rivera (D-Bronx), the new law will allow charitable organizations statewide to post bail - up to $2,000 - for poor defendants held on misdemeanor charges.

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Senator Rivera and Assemblyman Aubry Pass Charitable Bail Bond Legislation Governor Cuomo signs bill into Law

Posted by Gustavo Rivera on Friday, July 20th, 2012

 

Bronx, NY- Senator Gustavo Rivera (D,WF-Bronx) bill S7752/ A10640-B, the Charitable Bail Bonds Bill was signed into law by Governor Cuomo yesterday. The bill will allow charitable organizations to post bail for individuals who cannot afford to do so themselves. This legislation was carried in the Assembly by Assembly Member Jeff Aubry (D-Queens).

 

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Bail bond charity

Posted by Gustavo Rivera on Wednesday, August 22nd, 2012

By Kirsten Sanchez- Bronx Times

Everyone has a right to justice, not only those who are fortunate enough to be able to afford it.  Senator Gustavo Rivera is working to help those who can not help themselves. The Senator’s Charitable Bail Bonds Bill was signed into law by Governor Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday, July 17. The bill will allow charitable organizations to post bail for individuals who can not afford to do so themselves.

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Senator Rivera Speaks on the Transfer of the Fulton Correctional Facility in the Bronx

Posted by Gustavo Rivera on Wednesday, March 27th, 2013

Bronx, NY –  State Senator Gustavo Rivera (D-Bronx) is pleased that the Public Protection and General Government budget bill, which was passed by the Senate Sunday afternoon, included the transfer of the Fulton Correctional Facility and extended various criminal justice and public safety programs.

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