By Jordan Murray
You’ve received an unexpected phone call and have learned that a loved one needs help being released from a local jail and you now find yourself searching for guidance.
At this stage, bail has been set and your loved one should be able to provide you with the bail amount, name of the jail that they are being held in, their booking number and charges. Having these details will accessible will help you secure their release.
“The bail system works to ensure that defendants make all of their court appearances,” said Inessa Chavez, vice president of All American Bail Bonds in Santa Clarita.
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An online search may lead to articles about release options such as cash bonds, where 100 percent of the bail amount must be paid in cash to the courts, or property bonds, which are rare and could result in the foreclosure of the defendant’s home.
Contacting a local bail agent for a surety bond instead can help to streamline and clarify the process.
The bail system is designed to ensure that defendants will appear in court. Missing just one court date can result in forfeiting the posted bail amount. The financial risk that most bail options present are usually an effective motivator.
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A bail bonding company like All American Bail Bonds in Santa Clarita can help secure a surety bond by executing a contractual agreement.
In the state of California, individuals can expect to pay 10 percent of the total bail amount, which is the premium that bail agents charge.
Once a payment and the defendant’s personal information is given to the bail agent, they will post bail with the expectation that the defendant attends all court dates and follows any additional contractual agreements.
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If your loved one is in custody and they wish to talk to an All American Bail Bonds representative, call:
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