How Much Do I Pay The Bail Bondsman?

This is very common question and can be found on Yahoo Answers! where we frequently answer to bail related topics.

Question:  If your bail is set at $8,000, how much do you pay the bail bondsman?

Answer:  Bondsman fees can vary per state, but they will generally range 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 »

Ask The Bondsman: Keep Paying?

This question comes from an Ask The Bail Bondsman submission sent by Arthur:

Arthur’s Bail Question

“My nephew was arrested on false accusations. He was released on bail. After two year of back and forth to court all charges were dropped. My question is will he have to continue making payments to the bail bondsmen? If not what happens to all the money that has gone towards the bail? Will he get anything back? What are the any steps that we should take to resolve this? Any help and suggestions are greatly appreciated. We are ready to move forward, and put this all behind us. Thank you so much for you time.”

Expert Bondsman Answer

First, Arthur, congratulations on your nephews outcome. I’m sure it was a long two years and your nephew appreciated your help.

Based on what you said, I’m assuming that you a payment arrangement for the bail bond premium (10% of the full bail amount). Assuming that you Read more »

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

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