What Do You Do When a Relative Is Arrested For Hitting Someone?

This question comes from Yahoo! Answers where we will frequently answer to bail related topics.

Question:  My brother was just arrested for broking a glass bottle over one of his friend’s head.  The person who got hit is not injured much, but my brother is now in jail. What can I do to get him out?   He is just about 24 years old and does not have a criminal record.  I know that I have to pay some money to get him out.  How much do I have to pay?  What is the difference between a bond and bail?   Once he is released and out of jail what do we do?   What do we have to do so that he is not taken back into custody.  I am concerned because he is attending college.

Answer:  This is a  fairly common case.  Bail is generally set by a county bail schedule. If you use a bail bondsman for a “bond” you will pay a non-refundable fee.  This fee is generally 10% of the total bail amount. You have the option to pay the entire amount of the bail also know as cash “bail”, you will get your money back once the case is complete.

The best thing to do is to call the jail, ask if bail has been set and if he is ready to be bailed out.  Or, contact your local bail bondsman. A good bondsman should be able to answer all your questions and explain your options based on your specific situation.

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