If you have recently found out that a family member or loved one is in jail, you may be interested in securing a bail bond. Bail bonds are used to free individuals from jail while they are awaiting a trial. If you are interested in obtaining a bail bond for a loved one, please call Bail Bond Shealy immediately. We will help you through this process as quickly as we possible can.
What is Bail?
Bail is a special financial arrangement that allows a suspect to be freed from jail while awaiting a trial. The bail system was put in place to ensure that suspects who are freed from jail will continue to make necessary court appearance.
The court sets the amount of bail. The amount of bail will depend upon the crime that the person allegedly committed and other factors such as previous criminal history.
What is A Bail Bond?
A bail bond is a guarantee made by a bail bond company that an individual who has been freed from jail will make all court appearances in good faith. Some families may choose to pay the entire amount of bail upfront. For those families who are unable to do so, a bail bond is often a good option.
Is Bail Always An Option?
A bail bond is not always an option. For instance, some criminal charges automatically disqualify an individual from receiving bail. In other cases, a suspect may face detainers or holds from another court that prevent bail from being posted.
When Can A Bail Bond be Posted?
A bail bond can only be posted after a suspect has undergone the arrest and booking process. After an individual has been booked, bail will be set and the bail bond can be posted. Individuals are generally freed from jail within 24 hours after a bail bond has been posted. In most situations, individuals are freed in a few hours.
Who Can Post A Bail Bond?
While family members and friends can pay the full amount of bail to the court upfront, only a licensed bail bondsman or bail bond company can post a bail bond with the court. Bail bond companies must be licensed in the state in which they operate. Bail Bond Shealy is licensed in California and is also able to post bail to courts in other states.
What Happens if The Individual Doesn’t Show up for Court?
If an individual has been released on bail, they have made an agreement to show up for further court appearances. If an individual fails to show up for court after being bailed out, there are a number of consequences. First, the family members or friends who put up collateral for the bail bond may be required to pay the full bail amount. Individuals who skip out on bail are also generally tracked by bounty hunters or law enforcement officials.
Is it Important to Choose an Ethical Bail Bond Company?
Yes, it is important to find a bail bond company that provides an ethical combination of value, services, and affordability. Bail bondsman in California are licensed professionals that recently have been legally authorized to provide their services for as low as 7%, 8%, and 9% depending on client qualifications.
How Bail Works
Most individuals have heard about bail bonds on television but don’t really understand how bail bonds work. Perhaps you’ve found yourself in the tough situation of needing to bail out a loved one. You know that you need to secure a bail bond, but you just aren’t sure how to go about getting a bond.
At Bail Bond Shealy, we have been serving Yuba, Sutter, Butte, Colusa and Nevada counties for more than 50 years. Our friendly, professional bail bondsmen can explain the bail bond process to you thoroughly. Please don’t hesitate to call us if you have any questions or if you need to secure a bail bond immediately.
Knowing When Bail Bonds are Not An Option
It is understandable that you want to secure a bail bond to free your family member or loved one from jail. Unfortunately, bail bonds are not always an option. When you contact Bail Bond Shealy, we will help you to determine whether or not a bail bond is an option.
Keep in mind that bail bonds are generally not available if an individual is subject to a hold or detainer placed by a court or government agency other than the arresting court. Such holds are generally placed on individuals who have outstanding warrants in other areas. Individuals who have chronically failed to pay traffic tickets may also be held in jail until all fines are paid.
Remember that individuals are only eligible for bail if the court has set bail. In some cases, the court will not set bail and an individual will remain in jail until the time of trial.
The Bail Bond Process
Thankfully, many individuals who have been arrested can get out of jail with a bail bond. In order to be freed on bail, the bondsman must deliver to the court the required amount of bail for your release. The individual or family must also provide collateral that proves that the remainder of bail can be paid should the individual fail to show up in court.
Arresting and Pre-Booking: The Early Stages
Immediately after an individual has been arrested, they go through a process called booking. The booking process itself can take several hours. This is the period of time during which a suspect is searched, photographed and given the opportunity to make a statement. A suspect’s personal belongings will be taken away at this time.
Individuals who are then booked on basic charges may have bail automatically set. At this time, the individual will be allowed to make a call to a family member, lawyer or bail agency. Many family members will attempt to gather the money to put up bail on their own or will contact a bail bond agency at this time.
Obtaining A Bail Bond
Once the arrest and booking process is complete, the bail bond process can be started. In most situation, friends or family members of the individual who was arrested contact a bail bond agency for assistance. At Bail Bond Shealy, we will begin collecting information about your loved one as soon as possible so that we can take care of the bond process quickly.
After we have gathered information, one of our professional bail bondsmen will walk you through the process of purchasing the bail bond. You will generally need to put up collateral and may need to make a payment equal to 10 percent of the bail. Once all bail paperwork has been completed, a representative of Bail Bond Shealy will post the bond with the applicable court. Individuals are generally freed within 24 hours after a bail bond has been posted.
Bail Bond Shealy has been serving the needs of Yuba, Sutter, Colusa, Butte and Nevada counties for over 50 years. As a family owned and operated business, we take pride in helping others in their time of need.