Family Bail Blog

Lawsuit Filed Over Musick Jail Expansion

Elected officials in the city of Irvine have filed a lawsuit against Orange County, hoping to delay if not halt construction plans at a local jail.

At the crux of the controversy, according to the lawsuit, is the potential negative impact the proposed 512-bed expansion of the James Musick Jail could have to surrounding communities.   Voice of OC (VOOC) has reported that members of the City Council feel strongly that an environmental impact studyjames must be completed prior to moving forward.

Irvine Councilman Jeffrey Lalloway has said that the proposed expansion and how it will impact the character of the neighborhood “needs to be studied in a more thoughtful and thorough way,” he said.

Other concerns include Read more »

Expert El Dorado County Bail Bondsman

At Tonya Page Bail Bonds we have years of experience in helping people get out of jail and back to their lives.

We provide El Dorado bail bonds for locations throughout the county, including but not limited to El Dorado, El Dorado Hills, Pilot Hill, Pollock Pines, South Lake Tahoe and others.

If someone you know and care for has been arrested in El Dorado county, call 877-BAIL-BOND now to speak with an expert El Dorado bail bondsman.  When you call we’ll ask you some basic information about the person who has been arrested, including their name, where they are being detained and what their bail has been set at.  If you’re unsure of the latter two don’t worry, we can still help.

From there we’ll explain what the bail bond will cost (usually 10% of the total bail amount) and can discuss payment plans Read more »

Do Bail Bond Companies Loan Money?

Here is another Resolved Question from Yahoo! Answers, where we often answer to many bail related questions and concerns.  Our answer was chosen as “Best Answer” by voters.

Question:  Do bail bond companies lend money if a person is not in jail?

Answer:   This is a very good question and one we get often as bail bondsmen. Bail bondsmen do not make loans; they should be thought of more like an insurance company although the risk analysis on bail can be very similar to that of a loan. You are basically buying Read more »

Bail Bondsman In Fresno County

If you have come across this web page, it’s likely you’re in need of Fresno bail bonds assistance.  At Tonya Page Bail Bonds we have extensive experience in helping people just like you get their friends and family members out jail fast.

Fresno County Sheriff’s Department & Jail
2200 Fresno St.
Fresno, CA 93721
559-488-3939

Bail can be posted at any Fresno jail 24-hours a day.   In addition to serving the County jail we also provide bail bonds services for communities throughout Fresno county including San Joaquin, Orange Cove, Riverdale, Fowler, Coalinga, Tollhouse, Rolinda and others.

Learning someone you care for has been arrested and detained in Fresno County can be stressful.  Finding an expert Fresno bail bondsman that you can trust shouldn’t be.

At Tonya Page Bail Bonds we will take the time to explain how bail works and what you’ll need to do to arrange a Fresno bail bond.  If you are concerned you’ll need to post collateral, Read more »

What To Do If You Have A Warrant

People will often call bail bonds companies asking for assistance because they believe they have a warrant out for their arrest.  Many times they’re a bit frightened and don’t know what to expect.  They wonder what’s going to happen to them and whether this means law enforcement officials will soon be knocking on their door. Often people in California will learn of a warrant during a job search, which clearly is an embarrassment.

As bail bondsmen, we do not look up warrants. If someone does have a warrant out for their arrest, one option is Read more »

Finding A Humboldt County Bail Bondsman

Once someone is taken into custody in Humboldt County, they will need to through the booking process before they will be able to call someone to talk about Humboldt County bail bonds options.  They will be asked about their medical history, searched for weapons and controlled substances, have their fingerprints taken and they will have their personal property taken from them.  They will also have their information entered into the computer system so law enforcement officials can determine if they have any warrants.

Humboldt County Sheriff and Jail
826 Fourth St.
Eureka, CA 95501
Jail: 707-441-5159
24-hour bail information:  877-224-5266

By the time they are able to call a friend or family member for help they will likely have been in custody for several hours and will want to get out of jail fast.  Read more »

San Diego PD Celebrates 100 Years of Women

One century ago, the first female employee was hired at the San Diego Police Department. Rose Longacre was put in charge of female prisoners in her position as jail matron.

January 19, 1912 is the official anniversary of the hiring of the first woman in the SDPD, but there has been some controversy over just how accurate this history of the department is.

According to records at the U-T San Diego archives, “San Diego Police Chief Keno Wilson hires the first female department employee; police widow Rose Longacre, as a jail matron for female prisoners.” This was recorded on January 19, 1912. The San Diego Police Museum, as well as a book titled “History of the San Diego Police Department,” written by Chief William Lansdowne and Steve Willard in 2005, cite Longacre as the first female employee of the department also.

There are some records that credit a woman named Ida Griffin as the first female employee of the SDPD. Griffin had been hired either in April 1912 or Christmas Eve that year to fill a similar role.

History is often recorded inaccurately, which can lead to confusion in the future. However, there are several sources Read more »

State Funding For Tuolumne County Jail Unlikely

Tuolumne County Jail officials have said they believe state-funding for a new jail complex will not be granted. On Jan. 3 the county submitted an application to the state Department of Corrections (DOC) requesting the maximum grant funding of $33 million to be used toward construction cost of a new facility.  According to a document prepared by the County Board of Supervisors, the current Tuolumne County Jail  has an “effective capacity of 140 beds, and there is currently a need for 208 beds”.  By 2018, they said, that need would expand from 208 to 240.  In addition, they believe the current structure is inefficiently laid out, making it “staff-intensive” to operate safely.

“The choppy, linear design of the jail makes it difficult to cost-effectively staff,” they wrote.  “The level of difficulty they have in maintaining constant, direct supervision of inmates creates a safety issue for both jail staff and inmates.”

A Tuolumne Sheriff’s Department spokesperson has also indicated that Read more »

How Do I Reinstate My Bail Bond?

Another “Best Answer”  chosen by Voters at Yahoo! Answers.

Question:   A warrant was issued for my arrest in San Diego County for a failure to appear. When I flew from the Bay Area to San Diego and met with the intern that was handling my case, I was very pleased to learn that the case was dismissed.  Unfortunately, now I have a bail recovery agent attempting to locate me for my arrest.  It is disappointing to find out this case was never dismissed, however I am willing to take care of this matter as soon as possible.

If I contact the bail bondsman, will they reinstate the bond so that I am not arrested?  I do not have a criminal history, and I even have a clean driving record.  I am the only signer on the bail bond contract, I own property and have good credit.  I would a prefer a lien against my condo rather than being chased by a fugitive recovery agent. 

Answer:   Your case is very common and something we see regularly.  The bondsman is likely to reinstate the bond, especially if the circumstances are as clean as indicated. The first thing you will want to do is to contact the bail bondsman and ask for a reinstatement.  There is often a nominal charge for this.

If the bondsman is unwilling or is unable to reinstate the bond, you will want Read more »

Bail Bonds Service In Los Angeles

Most people who call to inquire about  bail bonds have never before needed to work with a bail bondsman.  Learning a friend or family member has been arrested and detained at one of the Los Angeles jails can be extremely stressful.  You might be wondering where to turn, who to call, and how difficult it will be to get them out of jail fast.

The good news is that Los Angeles bail bonds can be posted 24-hours a day.

After a person is arrested it is likely they will be given the opportunity to “bail out” before their trial. This allows the defendant to resume their day-to-day life and consult with a criminal defense attorney to help prepare their case.

A person’s bail is set based on the charge(s) filed against them, whether they have a prior history of arrest and whether they are considered to be a flight risk.  In the state of California, the Department of Insurance governs the bail industry and they set the rate at which bail bonds companies can charge for the service they provide.   California bail bonds cost 10% of the total amount of a defendant’s bail. This means that if bail has been set at $30,000 you can expect to pay $3,000 for a bail bond.

If you have questions about how bail works, how to get the process started and what responsibilities you’ll take on by co-signing a bail bond contract, call Tonya Page Bail Bonds now at 877-BAIL-BOND.  An expert Los Angeles bail bondsman is available to assist you 24-hours a day, 7-days a week.  We have more than 40 years of experience in helping get people out of Los Angeles County jails fast and will handle your call with the utmost confidentiality and care.  Call 877-BAIL-BOND now to get the process started.