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 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?
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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 »

Kings County Bail Bondsman

If you’ve learned that a friend or loved one has been arrested it’s natural to feel overwhelmed. The bail bonds process may seem complicated at first, but it doesn’t have to be.  When you speak with a Kings County bail bondsman they should explain how bail bonds work and what you’ll need to do in order to get started.

When a person is arrested in Kings County they will be taken to the Kings County Jail to be booked and processed.

Kings County Jail
1444 W. Lacey Blvd.
Hanford, CA, 93230
Phone: 559-584-1431
24-hour bail bond information:  877-224-5266

They will then have their fingerprints and mug-shots taken and will also undergo a background check and warrant search.

When you co-sign for a person’s bail bond you’re taking responsibility that they will return to court, when required, in order to have their case resolved.  If you are concerned that your friend or loved one might flee or if the person who has asked you to help bail them out is not someone you know very well, you might think twice before signing.

At Tonya Page bail bonds we will work to ensure you are fully aware as to the responsibilities you’ll be taking on should you become the indemnitor of a friend or loved one’s bail bond.  We will work with you professionally and confidentially and will work quickly to help get the defendant out of jail fast.

All paperwork can be completed using fax and email, which means you’ll never need to leave your home or job to meet with us. We accept all major credit cards and offer flexible Read more »

What Happens to a Bail Bond When Rearrested?

Today’s topic comes from Yahoo! Answers, where our answer was chosen as “Best Answer” by voters.

Question:  My friend was out on bail from an arrest that happened over the summer and last night she got arrested again. What will happen if the bail bondsman finds out about her new arrest?

Answer:  The first bond remains in place when someone is out on bail and gets arrested again.  It is not likely that your bondsman will be notified unless you call him or her for a new bail bond, which you probably will want to do.

In some cases, the second arrest may cause the defendant to miss the court date on the first case.  If this may be the case for your friend, you should notify the court, or the bondsman if you’re not sure of the court, immediately to avoid a warrant and further problems.

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Can I Have My Name Removed from a Bail Bond

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

Question: If I bail somebody out of jail but was was one of the persons to put a warrant against him can I be charged and go to jail?  If so, how do I get my name removed from the bond?

Recently I put a warrant against my boyfriend for domestic abuse. We eventually worked things out and got back together, although he ended up going back to jail. I then bailed him out ( which was allowed by the bail bondsman).  Later, we broke up and I decided I wanted nothing to do with him, so I requested that I be removed from the bond, and now the bondsman will not let me because I have a warrant put against him, she said that I would be charged.

Answer:  A bail bond is a legally binding contract, this means you have legally agreed to make sure he appears to all of his court dates. As far as being removed from the bond, Read more »

Removing a Bail Bond Lien

Here is another Yahoo! Answers question, where we will often answer to bail related topics.

Question: I would like to get off the bond so I can sell my home.  The title company shows I have a lien from the bail bond company.

Answer:  If your home is being used as collateral on a bail bond,  it is because the bondsman felt that it was needed to secure the bond at the time it was written.  Your best bet is Read more »

Bail Bondsman In Butte County

When someone has been arrested in Butte County they will be transported to the Butte County Jail to be booked and processed.   During this time the defendant will be fingerprinted, have their mug shots taken will have their information cross-referenced with a national warrant search database and their information will be entered into the computer system. In most cases, the Butte County booking process takes between two and six hours.

If you’ve received a call from a friend or family member who has been arrested and you have questions about Butte County bail bonds, an expert bail bondsman from Tonya Page Bail Bonds can help.  In many cases we’re able to service our clients Read more »

Bail vs. Remaining In Custody

Question: My boyfriend is in jail and is eligible for bail, he is being charged with possession of a controlled substance.  His charge should be dropped because he has proof of  a prescription.  He will have to go court in about 2 weeks, but he really wants out.  In order to bail him out I have to pay $700 for the bail bondsman fee, but I know I will not get my money back when the case is over. We have a 7 month old baby and I know he will not be patient enough to wait until his court date, which is 10 days away.  If the case is dropped or dismissed he will be out free without having to have paid $700.  I need your opinion as to what I should do.  Do I bail him out or leave him in jail until his court date?

Answer:  Ten days is a long time to wait in jail.   If he has a job he needs to go to, you might want to get him out — jobs are hard to come by at this point.

If he does not work or provide care for your daughter, you may want to consider the cost of bail bonds.   How much of a financial hardship would it be even if you pay the $700?  Something else to consider is the emotional cost to you, him and your child if you decide to leave him there.

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Bail Bonds for Alameda County

If you have learned that someone you know and care for has been arrested and taken to an Alameda County jail you’ll want to seek out the services of an expert bail bondsman.

After a defendant has been taken into custody they will be fingerprinted, their mug shots will be taken and their information will be entered into a computer system.  If it is deemed they are eligible for bail (most arrestees are), their bail amount will be set according to the county bail schedule.  A bail bond cannot be posted until a person’s bail is set, however, we can work with you beforehand to get all of the necessary paperwork in order.

Tonya Page Bail Bonds is a family-run business that has been helping people get out of Alameda County jails since the late 1960s. An expert Alameda County bail bondsman is available to take your call 24-hours a day, 365-days a year.

We service all locations in Alameda County.

It is our commitment to work closely with our clients so they fully understand how bail bonds work as well as the responsibility that Read more »