Two Workforce, Safety and Insurance executives charged with felonies were released on their promises to appear throughout the legal proceedings.

Sandy Blunt, executive director, and Romi Leingang, manager of the special investigation unit for WSI, appeared this morning in front of South Central District Judge Robert Wefald for bond hearings.

Assistant State's Attorney Cynthia Feland requested the two be released on a personal recognizance bond, saying she does not see either as a flight risk.

Both must stay in the state and attend all hearings.

Blunt was charged with three felonies and faces a total of 20 years in prison and a $20,000 fine: two counts, one Class B and one Class C felony, of misapplication of entrusted property, and one count of conspiracy to commit disclosure of confidential information.

Leingang was charged with conspiracy to commit disclosure of confidential information, which relates to the alleged improper use of a Department of Transportation contract that allows access to driver's license photos.

A preliminary hearing has not yet been scheduled, however Tim Purdon, Leingang's attorney, requested a full day for the hearing as he plans to contest the hearing and bring forward several witnesses.