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 »

Going to Jail for an Unpaid Bail Bond?

Another bail related question at Yahoo Answers where we were chosen as Best Answer by Voters.

Question:  Can I go to jail for not paying for my bail bond?

Answer:  Bail is regulated on a state-by-state basis, it would be best if you checked with your state’s regulation. Are you referring to a payment plan you made with the bail bondsman for the bail fee or are you referring to a bail forfeiture?  I am assuming you are speaking of a bail bond payment plan.

I do not know what state you are in, but  for the state of California, a bondsman cannot return you to jail for not making payments. However, Read more »

Paying A Bondsman When Found Not Guilty?

Today’s bail related question comes from Yahoo! Answers.

Question:  When I was arrested, I was bailed out a week later with the help of a bail bondsman.  My dad  is paying $400 per month on my bail of $15,000.  Does my dad still have to pay the bail bondsman even if I am found not guilty?  It is important to me to have a better understanding of this because I have put my dad in a position that is not easy for him.

Answer:  Unfortunately,  regardless of the outcome of your case, the money is still owed to the bondsman.  By law, the bondsman’s fee is earned as soon as you are released from jail. The bondsman cannot legally give you or your dad a refund.

The cost of bail bonds in California is typically 10% of the full bail amount in most states, so it is likely your dad has arranged for a payment plan on a fee of $1,500.  This fee is paid so that you can remain out of jail while you await your trial.

It is important that your dad continues to pay so that it does not result in Read more »

You’ve Been Arrested – Now What?

Everyone makes mistakes, and unfortunately, in some instances, those mistakes could result in being arrested.  In others, simply being in the wrong place at the wrong time could get you into trouble – even if you haven’t done anything wrong.

Unfortunately, such a situation could compromise your job, your relationships and life as you’ve known it.  Should you find yourself behind bars, there may be some solace in knowing you’re able to get out with the help of a expert bail bondsman.

In California, bail bond companies require you pay 10 percent of the set amount of bail in order to get you out of jail.  The amount of your bail will be set by the court and will be based on the crime for which you’ve been charged.  Lesser crimes will have lower bail amounts, whereas bail for more serious crimes will set higher.

If your bail is set at $10,000, does that mean you need to pay the full amount to get out of jail?  Not Read more »

Best Bail Bonds Company in California

Another question from Yahoo! Answers where we often answer bail related questions.  This one was chosen as Best Answer by voters.

Question:   What is the best bail bonds company in California?  I am having some issues with my cousin, does anyone have any suggestions?

Answer:  The best bail bonds company would be dependent upon finding one that best suits your needs.  For instance, how much is the bail amount? If it’s under $10,000, many companies won’t do it. If it is a very high amount ($200,000- $1 Million), some bondsmen don’t have that capacity.

Additionally, how are you planning to pay? You may need a company who accepts bail payment by credit cards and/or offer you a payment plan.  Do you have collateral?  Will you be looking for a company that will write a bail bond with no collateral?

In short,you will want to find a bondsman who will answer all of your questions and explain your options. Feel free to call us: 877-BAIL-BOND (877-224-5266).

What Happens if I Bail Someone Out of Jail and They Skip Court?

When a friend or family member has been arrested, they may turn to you for help in posting their bail. If you agree to help them, you will have the option to either pay the full bail amount directly to the court or jail, or to use the services of a licensed bail bondsman.

But be careful and fully consider the impact of signing a bail bond contract. When you sign a contract with a bail bond company, you become Read more »

El Dorado County Jail – Placerville

General Information

Placerville Jail
300 Forni Rd.
Placerville, CA 95667
Phone: 530-621-6000
Bail Bonds for Placerville Jail

Any person arrested in El Dorado County will be held in custody at one of the two detention facilities in the county one is Placerville, the other facility is the South Lake Tahoe jail.

Anyone arrested in the area near Placerville will be taken to this facility for booking.  The facility has the capacity to house 265 sentenced and presentenced inmates for both men and women

The Custody Division of the El Dorado Sheriff’s Office maintains the care and custody of the inmates as well as building a structured environment providing them the opportunity for self-improvement by offering programs and services.

Visiting Placerville Jail

HOURS: Read more »

How Can I Be Removed From a Bail Bond?

This question comes from Yahoo! Answers where we will answer bail questions frequently.  Our answer was selected as the “Best Answer” by Yahoo! voters.

Question: I signed for someone to be bailed out of jail and now I want to be removed ASAP.  Is this possible?

Answer: The bail bond contract you signed is legally binding. These contracts are required not only by the bondsman and the insurance company backing the bondsman, and also by the California Department of Insurance, the state agency that regulates bail bonds. Not many bail bonds agencies would want to remove you from the contract.

Finding someone else to take responsibility may be a possibility, but Read more »

Does a Bondsman Keep His Fee if the Person Remains in Custody?

Another question from Yahoo! Answers.  This is another one of our answers voted “Best Answer” by Yahoo voters.

Question: I contracted with a bail bondsman, but the person was in custody the whole time again.  Do I still have to pay?

Answer: Once the defendant has been released from custody, the bail bondsman has earned their fee by California bail law. Therefore, if they were released and arrested again or they were released and found guilty in court, you still pay.

If the person was NOT released at all, Read more »

Is it Possible to be Taken Off of a Bail Bond?

This question comes from Yahoo! Answers, where we frequently answer bail related questions.

Question: I was arrested for a DUI and had an old warrant for another one. I was booked into a California jail and was sent to the release tank and to be cited out.  The bail bond company I used knew this and waited until 20 minutes before I was going to cited out to post the bond. Now I paid $1,500 for no reason. The Commanding Officer at the jail even asked why did I have a bond posted if I knew that I was going to be cited out. Now I want to get off of  bail completely before my court date. What can I do?

Answer: That’s a very interesting situation and I am sorry to hear that you are dealing with what sounds much like an unethical bail bonds company — but there may be another possibility. In my experience as a California bondsman, a jailer will not take a bail bond for a DUI if the person in custody is going to be “OR’d” (Released on Own Recognizance) or “cited out“.

In most jurisdictions first offense DUIs are Read more »