Scott Hewitt continues to tie Maine’s judicial system into knots.

On Friday, a Kennebec County Superior Court judge reduced Hewitt’s bail to $75,000 cash or $300,000 surety bond. That amount could eventually be reduced if Hewitt manages to find some organization willing to monitor his release to make sure he follows the conditions set by the judge. Hewitt is being held on nine charges stemming from a fatal accident in July.

Hewitt, a truck driver, has a terrible history. He has 60 convictions and his driver’s license has been suspended 23 times. He has been involved in two fatal automobile accidents. Despite all that, he has continued to drive, undeterred by the law and unafraid of the consequences for his actions.

State Sen. Bill Diamond has been one of Hewitt’s leading critics and has vowed to fix the loopholes in the criminal justice system that have allowed him to escape serious consequences for his behavior.

“The trial date isn’t until Dec. 23,” Diamond said in a news release, “so there are almost three months for another potential tragedy. I realize that the court’s hands are tied somewhat because Maine law doesn’t allow for preventive detention through bail.”

Diamond has introduced legislation that includes more options for the court.

In the past, Hewitt has disobeyed a court order not to drive. His actions have shown that he’s unwilling to follow the law. If he comes up with the money or finds someone to vouch for him, he’ll likely get out of jail until his December court date, but the Legislature should make sure that the courts have better options if this comes up again.