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 »

How Much Do I Pay For a Bail Bond?

This is a bail related question found at Yahoo! Answers, where we will often give expert advice.

Question:  In short, my boyfriend is in jail and has a total bond amount of $30,000. The court says they will let him go for $3,000 which is ten percent of $30,000.  If I used a bail bondsman will I pay 10% of the $30,000 or 10% of the 3,000?

P.S. He will not skip his court dates as he is very trustworthy.

Answer:  You do not mention which state the bond is for. Bail bonds are regulated on a state by state basis,  so that would be significant information.  However,  in the state of California, where I am a bail bondsman, you either pay the full bail amount to the court, which in your case it would be $30,000.  If you decide to use a bail bondsman then you will pay 10% of 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 »

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 »