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Bail Bond Types and Processes
If you are reading this page, then it is likely that someone close to you has been arrested and taken to the local jail. What follows is an extensive process, often lasting several hours, where the person is registered or “booked” and the monetary value of the bail is set by the court. Then, the person is allowed to call a reliable third party to arrange for the bail bond to be delivered: This is the true purpose of the commonly known “one phone call” given to a suspect upon their arrest.
To bond out of jail, you have 2 options – Contact a bail bond company or pay the full amount of the bond(s) in cash. The cash bail bond option means that you will have to deliver cash to the jail. Most jails now accept money orders and cashier’s checks but no credit cards.
Read MoreIf a person is reported for any violence against a family member, the bail bond is set only after a mandatory court appearance. The decision is based on the suspect’s previous charges (domestic or otherwise) as well as the safety of the current and potential victims.
Traffic violations can include anything from speeding to a hit-and-run. The bail bond can be determined immediately or after a mandatory bail hearing, depending on the severity of the offense, the suspect’s driving history, etc.
A misdemeanor is a medium offense on the crime scale. The amount of the bail bond is determined based on the person’s previous history, the severity of the crime, etc.
If a person is detained for reasons relating to immigration, such as illegal entry into the country, the bail bond is set based on their immigration status, employment, criminal history, and ties to family living in the United States.
If a person is reported for any type of sexual assault, the bail bond amount is set only after a mandatory court appearance. The decision is based on the suspect’s previous charges, violence history (if any), the state of their mental health, etc.