Step 1: Call a bail bonds agent. The bail bond agent will need you to sign some paperwork in order for you to secure their services. This usually means paying an amount to the agent , usually a percentage of the total bail amount, and signing off on any collateral for the bond.
The bail bond agent will usually meet you at the jail to post the bail for release of your loved one. Depending on how crowded the jail is in your area, the process of posting bail can take anywhere from half and hour to a few hours. Have a strong relationship with the accused, particularly during this time. Check-in with them often so they do not feel alone. Distract them from hanging out with bad influences , which may have got them in the situation in the first place. Provide the bail bond agent with as much information about the accused as possible; should they skip bail, they can be more easily found.
Understand the details of the case and the consequences , should the accused not attend court. Ensure the accused also knows these well! If the defendant does not turn up for court, the bail bond agent will have to pay the courts the full bail amount as agreed. The agent will then attempt to find the defendant and bring them to court to get this money back within an agreed time usually 90 days. If there was collateral signed over to the bail bond agent, then this will also be taken.
However, sticking to the bail conditions and showing for court will ensure none of this happens. We are here to help our clients with a simple and fast process that eliminates the headaches and delays usually associated with this stressful time. Our service only takes 30 minutes over the phone and is available now. Follow our blog to learn more about all things bail bonds, or contact us today to chat with an agent.
Cash Bond The simplest type of payment, the accused pays the full Bail amount to the courts in cash, sometimes by check or credit card if accepted by the particular county court. Federal Bail Bond If the defendant has been accused of a federal or interstate crime, a federal bail bond must be posted for release.
Surety Bond A surety bond is what we are predominantly referring to in this article. Well, that, or Dogg the Bounty Hunter chasing someone through a motel parking lot. After an arrest, a judge will set an appropriate bail. In short, every person is considered innocent until proven guilty. So until their court date, the person facing charges is still considered innocent in the eyes of the law, and thus has a right to their freedom.
Of course, this is still America, and in America not much comes for free. The judge may set bail, depending on a number of factors. Pay the posted bail amount, and the defendant goes free until their court date.
Bail works as a kind of deposit, ensuring that the accused will show up to their court date. A bail bondsman will front the money on behalf of the defendant, in order to get them out of jail. A bail bond works as a surety bond, which means that the bondsman is essentially vouching for the defendant, and that they will show up to their court date. This charge is nonrefundable. If the defendant fails to show up for any and all of their court dates, then the bondsman will seek recompense from the defendant for the full amount of the bond.
A bail bond is a way for a defendant to pay the jail to get out of jail until their court date. If the defendant cannot afford bail, they must wait in jail until their court date. In many jurisdictions and situations, you do have the option of paying the full amount of bail yourself.
There are many offenses that have small bond amounts. If the jail accepts credit card payments, defendants are also able to charge the amount for a fee. If the defendant can pay the full amount of the set bail, finding a way to pay the jail is another tricky task. When you are taken into custody, often your personal items will be taken from you.
Large amounts of cash may be taken as evidence. Some jail locations will not accept credit cards. If they do, there is usually a large fee involved. Defendants also have the option of contacting a bail agent. The reason many people choose to do this is because they only pay a portion of the bond upfront when using an agency. Many times, friends or relatives of the defendant may contact a bail agent on their behalf. If you decide to hire a bail bondsmen or agent, they will write up a contract to ensure that you understand that you are responsible for the defendant showing up in all court proceedings.
If the defendant does not show up, you will be responsible for the full amount of the bail. Since arrests can happen at any time, bail bond agencies are typically open twenty-four hours a day. Many times, payment and paperwork can be completed electronically which can help expedite the process. The paperwork is a contract between the person posting bail and ensures that they fully understand that they are agreeing to be responsible for the defendant showing up to all court proceedings.
The paperwork will also discuss what they have put on the line some form of collateral to ensure that person shows up in court. The paperwork will also discuss the fees involved. When contacting a bail agent, they will need to know the full name of the defendant, the booking number and the charges they were brought in for, as well as the location of the jail they are being held.
From there, the bail agent will bond the defendant out of jail. When the bail bondsmen is at the jail, they are given the court date, a receipt and all the paperwork involved so that the bail bondsmen has all the pertinent information to follow up with the case. This can take several hours depending on procedures and how busy the jail is. If the defendant fails to show up to any court proceedings, it will be the responsibility of the bail agent to pay the full amount of bail to the court.
From there, the bail agent will hire a bounty hunter to track down the defendant and take them back to jail. If the defendant fails to appear in court, the person who took out the bail bond can lose any collateral or have additional penalties depending on their contract. A bail hearing is where the court will set the bail amount. The judge will examine the details of the case and the nature of the crimes. Depending on the jurisdiction and state laws, many times there are bail schedules that are posted with the jails.
These schedules set the standard for how much bail is required depending on the crime and can often be paid directly with the jail before a bail hearing.
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