Questions & Answers
Q. What happens after my friend or loved one is arrested ?
A. Arresting law enforcement agency takes the defendant into custody for processing in a city or county jail which can normally take anywhere from 1 to 8 hours. After the booking process, if the defendant is not released on O.R. or Citation Release, bail will be set for the offense.
Q. When should I call your bail agency ?
A. Upon defendants arrest or when you have been informed by the defendant that they have been arrested. In calling our office, we will be able to monitor your friend or loved ones booking process, explain the bail process and inform you when bail can be accepted the county or city jail.
Q. How would I qualify for a bail bond ?
A. When speaking with a bail agent, you will be asked several questions pertaining to your financial, employment and living situation. During this process , It would be determine based on the amount of the bond if property or collateral will be needed to secure the bond prior to pre-qualifying you as the indemnitor (co-signer).
Q. What is an indemnitor?
A. If you qualify for the bond, you will become the indemnitor on the bail agreement. As an indemnitor, you are accepting responsibility for the full face amount of the bond and the defendants appearance in court every time they are order to appear. Your responsibility is fulfilled most commonly when they are convicted, discharged or dismissed on the case. You are responsible for the premium charged on the bond, including unpaid balances and other fees associated with the posting of bail.
Q. What if the defendant fails to appear while on bail?
A. If the defendant fails to appear as ordered by the court while on bail then, the court will order the bail bond forfeited and you will have to pay the face amount of the bond. If the defendant is apprehended by the bail agency within the time allowed by law, than all necessary cost incurred as a result of forfeiture will be your responsibility including attorney, court and recovery fee’s associated in getting the bond exonerated.
Q. If I deposited collateral or property to secure the bond, when do I get it back?
A. Any collateral deposited as security for the bail bond will be held until verification from court is received that the bond has been exonerated. However, if the bond was forfeited, than all collateral or property taken will properly be liquidated to pay the face amount of the bond or other unpaid premiums and expenses.
Q. What does it cost to purchase a bail bond?
A. Our premium fee is 10 % of the face amount of the bond. For example if a defendants bail is $5,000, your premium would be $500. The premium on the bond is good for 1 year. If the defendant’s case goes beyond a year from posting, a renewal fee will be charged. These fees are regulated by the department of insurance and can not be negotiated. We are also authorized to offer premium fee at 8% to Union Members or Retained Attorney. For more details please call our office anytime.
Q. Do I get any of the premium back ?
A. Any premium paid is fully earned upon the defendants release from custody and no refund of any will be returned.
Q. Will you accept payments on the premium?
A. I do have flexible payment terms that are available upon approval. Since each situation is unique, please call to further discuss these options.
Q. Are you local?
A. Locally Owned Family Business helping Decent Ordinary People In Jail, Get Out On Bail.
FOR ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS AND FREE BAIL INFORMATION PLEASE CALL
805-641-BAIL (2245)
Toll Free 1-877-955-BAIL (2245)
I WILL DIRECTLY SPEAK WITH YOU REGARDING YOUR BAIL IN THE UTMOST DISCREET AND CONFIDENTIAL MANNER.
