Bail Bonds Can Be Revoked

When someone is arrested they usually seek the services of a bail bondsman to get them released from jail.  The price you pay for that is typically 10% of the bail amount, and most consider that a small fee in order to get their freedom back and resume normal activities.  Once you pay a bondsman and are released from jail, you are free to go anywhere you’d like, when you’d like, and do what you want to do. 

But hold on just a minute.  There really is no guarantee of total freedom when you are released on bail.  You must understand there are “terms of release” set by Read more »

Bail Bonds While Vacationing

Have you ever thought about needing a bail bondsman while you are on vacation?  While summer is fast approaching and we’re thinking about family vacations, as a family of bondsmen we think about such things…

Most people never think they will ever end up in jail while vacationing, unfortunately it does happen.  It could be  too much fun in the sun, a heated argument, a little too much to drink, or a variety of other unexpected incidents. 

If you travel in the US, information about the bail bonds process can help. However, traveling outside the US Read more »

What is a Bail Bond & What Does It Cost?

Bail bonds, sometimes called ‘surety bonds’ are used to have a defendant released from jail, without having to pay the entire amount. Kind of like an insurance policy, the bond is submitted to the jail and the promise to “make good” on the bond is put into play.

What’s great for the consumer is the bail bond company will only charge 10% of the total amount, which makes it financially easier to bail someone out. Therefore, if the bail is set at $20,000, the consumer would only have to pay$2,000 for the defendant’s release. Further, in certain situations like if the person is using an attorney, the bail agency can legally offer an 8% bond, which would make the premium $1,600 instead of $2,000.

I Signed a Bail Bond Contract, What are My Responsibilities?

Many people are quickly put in the position to help a friend, family member or loved one who has been arrested.  With all the anxiety and quick timing wrapped around the bail process, many don’t take the time to actually “process” exactly what they are taking responsibility for when signing for a bail bond.

When signing a bail bond contract, you (the indemnitor) will take on the following  responsibilities:

1. The first and foremost responsibility is that you (the indemnitor), along with the bail agency, will make sure the defendant returns to every one of their court dates without fail.
2. For some reason, should the defendant fail Read more »

Understanding Bail Bonds

Whenever a story about an arrest has appeared on the news, you’ve probably heard the anchor wrap it up with phrases like: “Bail for the defendant was set at $50,000.” Or perhaps, “Bail was posted for this defendant by the family. The defendant was released from jail this morning.” You may then ask yourself: What do they mean by “bail”, exactly?

We’d like to tell you about bail and how to take advantage of it, in case you or someone you know is ever arrested. We hope, of course, that nobody ever finds themselves in this position, but people sometimes make mistakes and when they do this type of information can be beneficial.

What is Bail?

Let’s begin by defining what bail is. Bail is a monetary amount set by the court which, when paid, grants the temporary release of a defendant from jail until their next scheduled court appearance.

How is Bail Set?

Bail can be set anytime after an individual is arrested. Depending on the nature of the alleged offense, the bail amount can even be decided in just a few hours after the initial arrest is made. Court judges are responsible for determining the amount of the bail for each arrestee, and they do this by annually setting a bail schedule that gives them guidelines for the amount of money they should request, based on what kind of crime that person is charged with.

A judge may also Read more »

Bail Bonds Basics

What you need to know if you need a bail bond

If somebody you care about has been arrested, they could be stuck in jail for days, weeks or even longer. Posting bail is a fast, easy way to get them released, so they can await their court date surrounded by friends and family instead of bars. A bail bondsman is a person who is licensed to go to a jail to secure your loved one’s release with a bond.

Having a loved one in jail can be one of the hardest things you may ever have to deal with. However, if you are willing to learn about the bail bond process, you can make sure the situation you find yourself in now, has a good outcome.

What is a Bail Bond

A bail bond is a paper document that is recognized by our courts as a kind of a “promisary note” worth a certain amount of money. It is basically a contract that says: I guarantee the defendant will appear in court whenever a judge requires, on a specific date and time, or the bondsman will get the defendant back in court or will cover the entire amount of his bail.

Your Responsibility If You Bail Someone Out

The promise of Read more »