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What
happens after a person is arrested?
What does a bail
bond agent do?
Do I have to use a bail agent to get someone out of jail?
What happens after the defendant is released on bail?
Do I need an attorney?
What about the
public defender?
When is the court date?
Will I get my money back?
What happen if the defendant is late for court or misses the court date?
When collateral is required to guarantee the bond, how do I get it back?
How long is a bond valid?
How is the bail
"Premium" determined?
Can the defendant
leave the area?
What happens if the person that I signed for does not appear in court?
What if I no longer want to guarantee the bond?
Am I criminally liable if someone I sign for does not appear in court?
Should the defendant or indemnitor notify anyone of a move or job change?
Is the money we paid for the bond premium refundable if the charges or case
is dropped?
How do I get to the jail? When should I go there?
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What does a bail bond agent
do?
Bail agents or bail bondsman facilitate in the release of a defendant by
posting a bond that guarantees the appearance of the defendant.
Bail bond agents are licensed to transact all aspects of bail required to
have a defendant released from jail or court custody through the use of a
surety bond. The agent is licensed by the state and is required to pass an
exam, as well as a thorough background investigation.
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What
happens after the defendant is released on bail?
Three steps:
1. Arraignment.
The arraignment is usually the first court appearance. It is a good idea
to bring an attorney if he or she has one. The defendant will be asked to
enter a plea.
2. Plea.
The defendant will be given three options for a plea. A) Guilty, B) Not
Guilty, C) No Contest (nolo contendre) A plea of No Contest is the same as
a guilty plea, but the defendant does not admit civil liability, The
defendant should never enter any plea without speaking with an attorney
first.
3. Multiple Appearances.
If the case is not disposed of at the time of arraignment, then the
defendant will be given another appearance date. Please make sure that the
defendant makes all appearances. This is a good time to hire an attorney
if you haven’t already done so.
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Do I need an attorney?
In any criminal matter, the defendant should consult with a defense
attorney regarding his or her rights. Many attorneys offer a free
consultation. Your bail agent is not allowed to offer legal advice,
however you my click here to find a reputable criminal defense attorney in
your area.
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What about the public
defender?
At the first court appearance (arraignment), the defendant will be asked
if he or she can afford an attorney. Typically, If the person says no, a
public defender will be appointed before the hearing. If you own real
property you will most likely not be appointed the public defender or you
will have contribute money to cover the costs of the public defender.
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When is the court date?
The defendant is given an appearance information sheet upon release. If
however the appearance date was not available we suggest you call the
court clerk. If you were released on our companies bail bond then please
call 310-288-8308.
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Will I get my money back?
When you deposit / pay cash for a bail with the jail or court, you will
receive the entire amount back after the bond is no longer required or is
"exonerated". Sometimes the court will keep a portion of the money for
fines or court costs, but in most cases your permission is required. If
you use a bail bond, the money you paid as bail bond premium is
nonrefundable.
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What happen if the defendant is late for court or misses the court date?
THIS SHOULD BE AVOIDED. The court may look upon the defendants failure to
appear as a willful act. If this happens, the court may issue a warrant
and the defendant may be subject to arrest! Under some conditions, we may
be able to contact the court and "reassume" the liability of the bond. If
you know that the defendant is going to be late or delayed for court, call
the court immediately. If you can't find the telephone number, call us at
310-288-8308 so we may help.
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How long is a bond valid?
The bond is generally good for as long as the case lasts. However, the
terms of the contract state that the bail bond premium is paid annually.
This means that if the case goes longer than a year but less than two
years, another payment of premium is due.
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Can the defendant leave the
area?
One of the benefits of posting bail thru our company is that the defendant
is free to conduct his or her life as usual. Unless instructed by the
court, the defendant is free to leave the area as long as he or she
appears before the court as directed and complies with all the conditions
of release.
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