The bail agents at All American Bail Bonds in Santa Clarita want you to know what you are agreeing to in a typical bail contract in the case that your loved one is arrested.
“It’s very important that you carefully read all documents– and make sure you fully understand them –before you sign on the dotted line,” said Inessa Chavez, vice president of All American Bail Bonds in Santa Clarita.
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To help the community understand how bail bond contracts usually work, the All American Bail Bonds team compiled a list of the most common components, which can include, but is not limited to, the following:
- Pay the bond premium at the rates established.
- If required, provide collateral.
- Pay actual, necessary and reasonable expenses to the bail agent that are related to the transaction. These may include:
- Reimbursement for long distance phone calls.
- Excess travel expenses (usually outside of the bail agent’s normal scope of business, or into an area where the agent does not advertise).
- Posting fees (for payment to an agent in another area to physically deliver a bond. An agent should not charge a posting fee for the normal delivery of a bond in the agent’s advertising area).
- Bounty agent/skip tracer expenses (These are usually based upon the bond amount).
- Payment of the bond amount for the defendant’s failure to appear.
- Attorney fees and court costs.
- Advise the bail agent of address/employment changes of the defendant or other parties to the agreement.
- When someone other than the defendant has secured the bond, aid the bail agent/skip tracers in locating the defendant.
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“At All American Bail Bonds in Santa Clarita, our bail agents will always answer any questions you may have about your contract, and can explain any pieces that you may not understand,” Chavez said. “We are available 24-7 to walk you through the bail bonding process, so give us a call.”
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23360 W. Valencia Blvd. #E
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
661-255-2245
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If your loved one is in custody and they wish to talk to an All American Bail Bonds representative, call:
818-990-0003 or 661-267-6777
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