Contra Costa County Bail Bondsman

Contra Costa bail bonds can be posted at the Martinez Detention Facility (Martinez Jail) 24-hours a day.  The Martinez Jail is located at 1000 Ward St., Martinez, CA 94553.  Those wishing to call the jail directly can do so by dialing 925-646-4495.

Many people believe that posting a bail bond is a very difficult task.  In most instances this is because people don’t know what they are or what purpose they serve.  Simply put, a bail bond is a contract between a bail bondsman, the people who sign the bail bond contract and the state of California that promises the defendant will appear for their scheduled court appearances.

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Do Bail Bond Companies Loan Money?

Here is another Resolved Question from Yahoo! Answers, where we often answer to many bail related questions and concerns.  Our answer was chosen as “Best Answer” by voters.

Question:  Do bail bond companies lend money if a person is not in jail?

Answer:   This is a very good question and one we get often as bail bondsmen. Bail bondsmen do not make loans; they should be thought of more like an insurance company although the risk analysis on bail can be very similar to that of a loan. You are basically buying Read more »

Bail Bondsman In Fresno County

If you have come across this web page, it’s likely you’re in need of Fresno bail bonds assistance.  At Tonya Page Bail Bonds we have extensive experience in helping people just like you get their friends and family members out jail fast.

Fresno County Sheriff’s Department & Jail
2200 Fresno St.
Fresno, CA 93721
559-488-3939

Bail can be posted at any Fresno jail 24-hours a day.   In addition to serving the County jail we also provide bail bonds services for communities throughout Fresno county including San Joaquin, Orange Cove, Riverdale, Fowler, Coalinga, Tollhouse, Rolinda and others.

Learning someone you care for has been arrested and detained in Fresno County can be stressful.  Finding an expert Fresno bail bondsman that you can trust shouldn’t be.

At Tonya Page Bail Bonds we will take the time to explain how bail works and what you’ll need to do to arrange a Fresno bail bond.  If you are concerned you’ll need to post collateral, Read more »

Bail Bonds Service In Los Angeles

Most people who call to inquire about  bail bonds have never before needed to work with a bail bondsman.  Learning a friend or family member has been arrested and detained at one of the Los Angeles jails can be extremely stressful.  You might be wondering where to turn, who to call, and how difficult it will be to get them out of jail fast.

The good news is that Los Angeles bail bonds can be posted 24-hours a day.

After a person is arrested it is likely they will be given the opportunity to “bail out” before their trial. This allows the defendant to resume their day-to-day life and consult with a criminal defense attorney to help prepare their case.

A person’s bail is set based on the charge(s) filed against them, whether they have a prior history of arrest and whether they are considered to be a flight risk.  In the state of California, the Department of Insurance governs the bail industry and they set the rate at which bail bonds companies can charge for the service they provide.   California bail bonds cost 10% of the total amount of a defendant’s bail. This means that if bail has been set at $30,000 you can expect to pay $3,000 for a bail bond.

If you have questions about how bail works, how to get the process started and what responsibilities you’ll take on by co-signing a bail bond contract, call Tonya Page Bail Bonds now at 877-BAIL-BOND.  An expert Los Angeles bail bondsman is available to assist you 24-hours a day, 7-days a week.  We have more than 40 years of experience in helping get people out of Los Angeles County jails fast and will handle your call with the utmost confidentiality and care.  Call 877-BAIL-BOND now to get the process started.

Expert Kern County Bail Bondsman

Many people believe the Kern County bail bonds process is far more complex than it actually is. When a person is arrested they will be booked and processed.  They will have their fingerprints and mugshots taken and their information will be entered into the computer system. The crime(s) they have been charged with will then be cross-referenced with the Kern County Bail Schedule in order to determine if they are eligible for bail and if so, how much their bail will be set at.

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Expert Bail Bondsman In Calveras County

When a person is arrested and taken to a Calveras County jail it is likely they will be given the opportunity to “bail out”.  This means the defendant will be able to resume their day-to-day life while awaiting their court date.  Not only does this mean they’ll be able to return to work, it will also allow them the chance to consult with a criminal defense attorney to help prepare their case.

Bail is not as complicated a process as you might think.

If a person’s bail has been set at $20,000 they will have two options in terms of securing release from custody. Option Read more »

What Happens to the Money After a Bail Bond is Posted?

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

Question: I was arrested and never charged. I bailed out prior to going before the judge. What happens to the money that was paid to the bail bondsman?  According to the county website there are no charges and the case was dismissed.

Answer:  Unfortunately, this is not an uncommon situation.  The money paid to the bondsman is a non-refundable fee, regardless of the outcome of the case or even if charges have not been filed. By California bail law, the bondsman fully earns the bail bond fee once the bond has been posted and the defendant is released from jail. Basically, it’s what you pay to get out of jail while the court and district attorney decide what’s next.

Bail Collateral Refund?

Here is another one of our answers to a bail bonds related question from Yahoo! Answers.  This answer was chosen as Best Answer by Voters.

Question:  I was the co-signer with someone to help bail a friend out of jail.  I was the one who paid the bail bond fee along with a security deposit that was to be refunded.  I was told  that we would get it back by a certain amount of time.  Who would receive the refund, myself or the main signer?

Answer:  If you placed a “security deposit” on a bail bond, it sounds like you used collateral  in the form of either cash, check, or credit card.  If that is the case, the collateral money that was  used will not be returned until the case is complete and all court appearances have been satisfied by the defendant.

Upon completion of the case, collateral will be returned by the bondsman to whomever placed it.

Tying up money and/or property for bail can be a real hardship. Next time you may want to look for a bondsman that offers no collateral bail bonds.

How Long Does it Take to Post a Bail Bond?

Today’s question comes from Yahoo! Answers, where this was chosen as “Best Answer” by the “Asker”, Darrell.

Question:  How long will it take a bail bondsman to post a bail bond?

Answer:  That is a very good question and how fast the bail bonds process can be completed is top amongst the concerns of our clients.

Time to post a bond is primarily dependent upon the jail.  In general, the smaller local jails will accept a bond in a couple of  hours.  The larger jails, such as the Los Angeles County Jail (which is the world’s largest jail), can take up to 12-24 hours for processing before the bond will be accepted.

There are several other factors as well: the need for the arrestee to be interviewed by detectives (or not), meal times, shift changes in jail staff,  “counting times” (when every inmate is actually counted by the staff), potential problems with the computer systems, the number of other arrestees waiting to be booked and processed, etc.

In terms of the bondsman getting the bail bond posted, that is usually the quicker part of the process. However, I have personally sat at a jail for over an hour waiting for the jailer to come out and accept a bond.

Can I Be Sued By A Bail Bonds Company?

Another question from Yahoo! Answers, where we were chosen as “Best Answer” by Voters.

Question:  Is it legal for the bail bonds company to sue me as the co-signer of bond agreement when the case has been dropped?  They have collected hundreds from me already.  Why do I have to pay them more?

Answer:  The basics of bail is that the bail bond agency earns their fee when the person is released from jail. The outcome of the case does not matter: guilty, innocent or no charges ever filed.  In most states, the bail bondsman cannot legally refund you even if he wanted to do so.

It sounds like you made payment plan arrangements for the bail bond fee (often 10% of the full bond amount). That is legally Read more »