Category : How Bail Bonds Work

Shasta County Bail Bonds

If you have never needed to talk to someone about Shasta County bail bonds before you are not alone.  Almost everyone that calls our office before has never needed to bail someone out of jail before.   Many of them are unfamiliar with the process, and ask we walk them through step by step.

The first thing you will want to know about signing a bail bonds contract is that you are taking on two important responsibilities.  First, you are taking responsibility that the defendant goes to court.  Depending on charges and the situation surrounding their arrest they may have more than one court date.  If the defendant misses court on accident they will want to call their Shasta bail bondsman as soon as possible, because the judge will issue a warrant for their immediate arrest. The bondsman will provide them a piece of paper to bring to the court which will allow the bond to be reinstated, the warrant lifted and their court date rescheduled.

If the defendant willfully decides to skip bail the person who signed the bail bonds contract will be contacted for assistance in locating them.  If the defendant is not returned to custody within a set period of time, they and the bondsman they worked with will be responsible for paying the defendant’s full bail amount to the court.

The second thing you need to keep in mind is that you are guaranteeing the bondsman’s fee will be paid.  In many cases this is done up front, in full, before the bond is posted.  If you have arranged a payment plan, though, you will need to make sure that payment is made as agreed.  Many Shasta County bail bonds companies offer their clients zero-percent financing.  Be sure to ask the bondsman you’re working with whether they charge interest of financing fees for payment plans.

At Tonya Page Bail Bonds we have more than 40 years of experience in helping people get out of Shasta County jails.  We will take the time to answer any questions you might have no matter the time, day or night.  For fast, immediate service call us now at 877-224-5266.

I Cosigned for a Bail Bond and the Person Skipped Bail

Here is another question from Yahoo! Answers where we have provided more expert bail bond advice.

Question:  I cosigned on a bail bond and the person who I signed for skipped town.  He has not been able to be located and the now the bail bondsman  is expecting me to pay the full bail amount. What happens if I am unable to come up with the money? Will I go to jail or will they allow me make payments?  Someone help, what happens now?

Answer:  When signing a bail bond, you are signing a legally binding contract and have agreed to make sure the defendant goes to court.  If the person Read more »

Bail Bondsman In Lake County

Most people have never needed to purchase Lake County bail bonds and are unfamiliar with how the process works.  In the state of California the bail industry is regulated by the State Department of Insurance.   No matter what county a person is arrested in, the rate to purchase a bail bond is 10% of the total amount of a defendant’s bail.  That means if someone’s bail has been set at $20,000 you can expect a bail bond to cost $2,000.

If you have learned a friend or loved one has been arrested it will likely be your first instinct to “call around” to try to get the best deal on a bond.  You will, however, Read more »

Bail For Merced County Jail

Being asked to help bail someone you care for out of a Merced County Jail can feel overwhelming.  The good news is that Merced County bail bonds can be posted 24-hours a day.

There are two jails in Merced and both are administered by the County Sheriff’s Department.

Merced County Main Jail
700 W. 22nd Street
Merced, CA 95340
Phone: 209-385-7410
24-hour bail bonds information: 877-224-5266

John Latorraca Correctional Facility
2584 W. Sandy Mush Rd.
Merced, CA 95340
Phone: 209-385-7575
24-hour bail bonds information: 877-224-5266

When someone is arrested they will need Read more »

Do I Get My Bail Bond Money Back?

More expert advice from Family Bail Bonds.  This question comes from Yahoo! Answers.

Question:  Can I expect to get my bail bond money back?

Answer:  This is a question we get most often as a bail bondsman. The best way to answer this question is to explain the difference between bail (which is given directly to the court) and a bail bond (which is purchased from a licensed bondsman).

If you post bail with the court and Read more »

Los Angeles Bail Bonds

Finding out someone you care for has been arrested can be extremely distressing.  First and foremost you should try to remain calm.  If you’ve never needed to work with a bail bondsman before it might be reassuring to learn the process is far less complicated than you might assume.

When you call for Los Angeles bail bonds information the person you’re speaking with will ask you a few basic questions:

• What is the name of the defendant?
• Do you know their date of birth, or approximately how old they are?
• When were they arrested?
• Do you know how much their bail is?

If you don’t have all of the information, don’t worry.  The bondsman should be able to look it up while you’re on the phone.   If you decide to move forward with purchasing a bond Read more »

Baca Considers Closing Men’s Central Jail

Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca said he is reconsidering his position on shutting down the downtown Men’s Central Jail. Baca had previously tied a potential closure to the county paying for construction of a new, updated facility.   Now, however, Baca said his review of a special report commissioned by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) which found that the county’s prison population could be reduced through early release of low-level offenders and the increased use of electronic monitoring programs, is leading him to consider other alternatives.

The Los Angeles Times said Baca is now looking into housing some inmates at fire camps or at jail facilities located in other counties.

The Men’s Central Jail facility is both the largest and most violent jails in the world.  It has been the subject of scrutiny for a number of years for prisoner violence, staff misconduct and poor supervision.  If shuttered, approximately 1,800 of the county’s most violent inmates would Read more »

La Mesa Police To Get Armored Vehicle

The La Mesa Police Department will soon be the proud owner of a critical Tactical Armor Rescue vehicle. The San Diego Union Tribune has reported that the acquisition was approved by the La Mesa City Council in a 5-0 vote.

The vehicle, more commonly referred to as a “BearCat”, will shared with El Cajon Police Department and could be used to respond to terrorist attacks or potential terrorists attack.  La Mesa Police Lt. Matt Nicholass said he believes East County could be recognized as potential targets for this type of violence.

Hospitals, local schools, and the El Cajon courthouse were among Read more »

Can I Be Arrested For an Out of State Warrant?

This is another bail related question found on Yahoo! Answers where we will often reply to many bail related questions and topics.

Question:  I currently have a California warrant. I was wondering if I decide to move to out of state will my warrant show up and if so, how do the authorities find it and will I be arrested?  Also, can a bail bondsman come find me in another state?

Answer:  This is a very common question and as a California bail bondsman I  see this type of situation often.

The answer to your question is Yes, the authorities will find a warrant on anyone who has one nationwide and you will be arrested.  The warrant will show up any time your name and/or drivers license is run.  Furthermore, when someone is arrested they will be finger printed.  These prints are entered into a national crime database, which will flag anyone who is wanted any where within the country.  It will be up to the state and/or county from which the warrant is issued if they want to extradite the defendant, which means they will decide whether or not they want to bring the person back to the state and county of which the warrant derives.  A lot will depend upon the severity of the crime.

In terms of a bail bondsman trying to locate you Read more »

Bail Bonds For Kern County

If you’ve learned a friend or family member has been arrested by a member of Kern County law enforcement it’s natural to feel stressed.   Your first instinct will be to get them released from custody and bring them home as quickly as possible.  Finding a Kern County bail bondsman you can trust will be a top priority.

There are several things you’ll want to consider before choosing a Kern County bail bonds company:

• Can they help you remotely, or will you need to travel to their office?
• How long have they been in business?
• Is the person you’re speaking with being professional and respectful?
• Are they able to fully answer your questions about how bail works?
• Do they offer no-collateral bail bonds?
• What forms of payment do they accept?
• What bail bond payment options do they offer?
• Do they offer Read more »