Everything You Need To Know About Bail Bonds

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Don't wait until you, or someone that you love, is arrested to take the time to understand how bail bonds work. Having a working knowledge of the bail bond process, how to find a bail bondsman and how much it will all cost is well worth the time.

The bail bond process begins when someone is arrested. The suspect must wait in jail until a bail hearing is held. The judge will set the bail amount during this hearing. If the suspect cannot afford bail, they must wait in jail until their court date. Fortunately, this is when a bail bondsman comes into play. A bail bond service will allow you to get out of jail without having to pay the fee directly out of pocket.

Most bail bondsmen charge between 10%-15% of the total bail amount, although the percentage is not set in stone. In some situations, the bondsman may ask for you to sign over collateral. This typically happens if the bail amount is set to a high amount and the crime is serious. Collateral may be a house, jewelry or a car.

Once the fee has been paid and collateral has been signed over (if applicable), the bail agent will post the bond. The defendant is now released from jail, which can take several hours depending on how busy the jail is.

Once released, the defendant absolutely must be present for all court proceedings, in addition to any other conditions set by the bail agent. If the defendant does not appear in court, the bail agent will pay the full amount to the court. Then, the bail agent will locate the defendant, who will then return to jail. The defendant will lose any collateral that was signed over with the bond. The bond is exonerated when the trial has been completed, regardless of whether the verdict was guilty or innocent.

Finding a bail bondsman is not difficult, however, if you are locked up it may be a challenge. Some jails will post numbers to nearby bondsmen. It most situations, you will need to rely on friends and family to arrange bail. If this is not an option, use your phone call to call a bondsman and begin the process of getting released from jail. Keep in mind that the rates that a bondsman may charge are regulated by state law, meaning that shopping around is not as important as with many other services. For more information, contact companies like A A ABBA Bail Bonds.

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