Monterey County Bail Bonds

Learning that someone you care for has been arrested can be both stressful and frightening.  In California it’s not uncommon for a defendant’s bail to be set at $25,000 or above.  Even though bail bonds cost just 10% of the total amount of a person’s bail, $2,500 can still be a lot of money to need to pay all at once.

Years ago it was much more common for people to pay for bail bonds in full.  Now, however, most Monterey County bail bonds companies find they need to be flexible with their clients when it comes to finding an affordable monthly payment plan that works within their budget.

Some companies may even be able to offer Read more »

Choosing a Career in the Bail Industry

This question addresses a common bail related topic, found on Yahoo! Answers where we will often answer to many bail topics.

Question: I am looking to make a change in careers to one of the following:  Bail Bondsman, Asset Recovery Agent, or to become a P.I. (Private Investigator).   Any input on where I should begin would be helpful.

Answer:  Folks looking for a new career has become very common these days.  The three you mentioned are very different. So, in short, I would say Read more »

Expert Bail Service In Napa County

When someone is arrested in Napa County it generally takes between two and four hours for them to be fully booked into the system.  During this time they will have their mug shots and fingerprints taken, will undergo a national warrant screen and they will have their bail set.  Napa County bail bonds can be posted 24-hours a day so it is prudent to call an expert bondsman as soon as you learn your friend or family member has been arrested.  Getting the bail bonds process started quickly can help expedite their release.

Persons arrested in Napa County will be taken Read more »

Choosing A Marin County Bail Bondsman

If you have been notified that a friend or family member has been arrested by Marin County law enforcement, you may be wondering where to turn for assistance.   There are hundreds of companies who offer bail bonds service and trying to figure out who you should call can be overwhelming.

There are several things you’ll want to consider before deciding which Marin County bail bondsman to work with:

• How long have they been in business?
• Does the person you’re speaking with seem knowledgeable about how bail works?
• Will you need to drive to their office, or do they offer bail bonds service via email and fax?
• Do they offer 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 »

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 »