Frequently Asked Questions About Bail
In order for a person to be released from jail, they must agree to post “bail”. Bail is a monetary deposit or promise paid to the court that ensures the defendant will appear for their next scheduled court hearing. If they do not appear for court as promised, the will forfeit their bail bond and be responsible for the entire amount of the bond. When the case is closed, the remainder of the bail money will be returned to the cosigner if the defendant has followed through with their end of the agreement.
Once an inmate has been processed and booked, bail will be set either by a judge or according to a bond schedule. When bail has been set, the inmate can begin the process of having bail posted. They or one of their loved ones can contact a bail bond agent to secure bond and have it posted. Bail bond agents are licensed individuals who are allowed to negotiate and write bail bond agreements on behalf of a cosigner. The process of writing a bail bond does not take very long and can obtain the release of an individual in just a few hours
Bail bonds are written by licensed bail bonds agents. If you need a bail bond, we can help you. All you have to do us at our toll free number, 888-722-1880. One of our licensed bail agents will talk to you about your situation. Our agents are very discreet and will do everything possible to help you get the bail bond process underway.
The fee for bail bonds is normally 10 percent of the total bond amount. Most fees are established by the insurance companies that guarantee the surety bonds. The Department of Insurance strictly regulates the fee schedule associated with the bail bond industry. An example of this would be the 10 percent fee charged on a $25,000 bail bond. The total owed to the bail bond agents would be $2,500.
A bail bond agreement is written for one year. A premium must be paid a second time if the case lasts longer than the one year time frame.
The cosigner or indemnitor is financially responsible for the full face value of the bond. Although you only have to pay the 10 percent premium, you are responsible for the whole amount if your loved one fails to fulfill his end of the agreement.
PAYMENTS AND FINANCING
The cost of the bail bond is also called the premium. The industry strictly regulates how much can be charged for a bail bond. In most cases, the premium is 10 percent of the total bond amount. This is non-refundable. The premium guarantees the release of the defendant in accordance with the bail bond agreement.
The bail bond premium is not refundable. After the bail bond has been posted and the court accepts the agreement, the bond has been earned and cannot be returned.
Collateral is anything of valuable that can be used to secure a bail bond. Cash, credit cards, vehicle titles, jewelry or deeds to property can be deposited with a bail bond agency to secure a bail bond. The collateral is held by the bail bond agency until the case is finalized at which time it is returned to the cosigner. There are some situations in which no collateral is needed. Filling out an application will determine if you are eligible for a signature bond.
A cosigner is someone who agrees to cover the entire cost of a bail bond if, for some reason, the defendant fails to appear for their scheduled court appearance. The must pay all bail bonds fees and costs that result from the person not appearing. If a bail bond has more than one cosigner or indemnitor, the entire amount of the bail bond can be collected from one or both of them if the defendant fails to appear.
CONVENIENT LOCATIONS
In California, a licensed bail bond agent can be found by looking at our website. We have convenient locations in several areas including Corona, Rancho Cucamonga, Riverside, Temecula and San Bernardino.
No matter where you are located, collateral may be needed to secure the bond. Collateral can be anything of value including homes, cars, bank accounts, credit cards and cash. There are several situations in which collateral will not be needed. A bail bond agent will have you fill out a simple application to determine if you qualify for a signature bond.
Bail bonds agencies are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Arrests do not take place according to a schedule. You need a bail bond agent who can take care of your needs, any time day or night. For a bail bond agency to be effective, they must be staffed every minute of every day. No one can predict when an arrest will take place. It’s this unpredictability that makes the need for a bail bond so spontaneous. Bail bond agents must be willing to work round the clock to ensure their clients have the information and bail bonds they need to obtain the release of their loved ones from jail.