By KHTS Newsroom
Every week, BailBondsinSantaClarita.com partners with All American Bail Bonds in Santa Clarita to publish two feature stories designed to help community members understand the bail bonds process.
“We want to connect with the community and answer any questions residents may have about the bail bonding process,” said Inessa Chavez, vice president of All American Bail Bonds in Santa Clarita. “Bail bonds can be confusing, so we want the community to know that we’re here to help, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.”
This week, Chavez and KHTS staff have compiled a list of the 10 most helpful recent feature stories on bail bonds in Santa Clarita for residents’ reference:
If your loved one is arrested and charged with a crime, do you know what to do next? The experts at All American Bail Bonds in Santa Clarita can help. Based on the charges, a bail amount is set at the jail referencing the Los Angeles County bail schedule. If the defendant can’t afford bail, they must remain in jail until their court date, according to the Bail Resource Center and Career Academy. In order to be released, the defendant has several options…
The bail agents at All American Bail Bonds in Santa Clarita want the community to know what to expect during the arrest and booking process in the case you or a loved one are arrested. After making an arrest, law enforcement officials will transport the person to a local police department or sheriff’s station with a holding facility or jail. During the booking process…
If you or your loved one is arrested, finding a local bail agent you can trust is key. So how does a person qualify to become a licensed bail agent, and what is required of them? “Knowing you can trust your bail agent is a weight off your mind during an already stressful situation,” said Inessa Chavez, vice president of All American Bail Bonds in Santa Clarita. “Bail agents must meet extensive requirements before receiving their license.” To become a bail agent in the state of California…
If you or a loved one are suspected of a crime, there are several steps that need to be taken according to criminal law process before the person can be sentenced to jail or issued a criminal record. First, law enforcement officials must have probable cause that the person committed a criminal offense before they can issue a warrant for an arrest…
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Bail agents from companies like All American Bail Bonds in Santa Clarita want their clients to have a clear picture of the requirements and expenses that come with a bail contract. In order to be released from jail, an arrestee or their loved one must pay the bail bonding company the premium cost of the bond, which is 10 percent in California. Collateral may also be required to help guarantee the person makes all of their scheduled court appearances, and could include the deed to a house or the pink slip to a car…
If you or your loved one is arrested and needs to be bailed out of jail, what ethical standards should you hold your bail agent to? First, your bail agent should be informed and knowledgeable about current and proposed laws, regulations, current events and public policies that may affect their clients…
Have you ever wondered who, exactly, makes up the criminal justice system in the state of California? If you or a loved one are ever arrested, having a basic understanding of the system can make it a little easier. There are three parts to the criminal justice system in the state of California: law enforcement, courts and corrections. At the local level, sheriff’s deputies and police officers enforce state laws by investigating crimes and apprehending offenders…
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A common question bail agents at All American Bail Bonds in Santa Clarita hear from the public is, “How is bail set?” Judges are responsible for setting bail, according to Inessa Chavez, vice president of All American Bail Bonds. “Most jails have standard bail schedules which specify bail amounts for common crimes,” she said. “This is because most people want to get out of jail immediately, and depending on when you are arrested, it can take a few days to see a judge”…
Most people don’t have an extra couple thousand dollars to pay for their loved one’s bail upfront, so bail bonding companies like All American Bail Bonds in Santa Clarita offer payment plans for those who qualify. “It’s our job to help you bail your loved one out of jail and get them back home–without breaking the bank,” said Inessa Chavez, vice president of All American Bail Bonds. The California Department of Insurance regulates bail bonds rates, which is 10 percent in the state of California…
If you bail your loved one out of jail, and that person decides to “skip bail,” the bail agents at All American Bail Bonds in Santa Clarita want you to know what happens next. “A person has skipped bail if they fail to appear at all of their scheduled court hearings, including their judgement day,” said Inessa Chavez, vice president of All American Bail Bonds. “This basically means they have forfeited their right to stay out of jail during their court case.” The first action usually taken against the defendant is…
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