How Bonding Out of Jail Works

When a person is arrested for criminal offenses, their financial situation may not allow them to pay the bail cost on their own. The court will hire bail bondsmen to ensure that the accused is in court. Depending on the court's requirements the bail bondsman may be paid in cash or in percentages. Getting bail from jail a straightforward procedure for most people, however not all can manage it.

Bail bonds allow people to get out of jail when their financial circumstances make it difficult to afford it.

The bail system currently is based on the charges and the net worth of the defendant to decide whether a person is deserving of release. As such, it fails to evaluate the risk of the person being accused. The default position is towards incarceration. Despite the negative impact on the community, bail can help defendants avoid jail if they cannot afford to pay bail themselves. Often, defendants have little financial motivation to stay out of prison; the fear of having to pay bail later does not deter them from committing criminal acts.

If most defendants aren't able to pay for the entire amount of bail on their own, they may hire a bail bondman to obtain an agreement to release. Bondsmen may charge as much as 10 percent of the bail sum. The charges aren't refundable in the event that the defendant is found innocent. Bondies can negotiate payment plans and allow fees to be reduced to as low as one cent.

They are a form of insurance to ensure that the accused will turn at the court

The process of bonding out of jail is accomplished in various ways. The first step is to appear before a court for a scheduled hearing. If the accused fails to appear on the scheduled date, the court will notify bail bond companies. In addition, the defendant is able to offer collateral to secure their release. Third, a loved one or a close friend may help out by arguing for a lower bond. Fourth, the person accused can choose to hire bounty hunters.

During the bond hearing the judge is likely to want inquire about the background of the accused and his employment background. The judge may inquire about where and what type of job that the accused is employed in. While the accused is entitled to remain silent however, it is best to have an attorney present. An attorney is in a position to answer questions for the accused or to keep the accused quiet. The judge will be able to ask questions regarding the charges, and the defendant may be able to answer the questions.

These can be either the form of percentage bonds or cash.

Bonds for cash or percentage are the two most popular methods for bonding from jail. They are more convenient to obtain since they are refunded in the event that the defendant isn't released. They are only accepted in the event that the defendant is cash on hand. An authorized bonding agent can generally issue cash bonds. The typical cost for this service is 10 percent of the bond amount however other collaterals or guarantees can also be accepted.

Cash bonds are the easiest way to bail from jail. This kind of bonding requires the deposit of cash equivalent to the bond amount. If the bond is $10,000, the deposit must equal this amount. Cash bonds are only accepted by jails when the amount exceeds their bail minimum. If, however, you have less funds then a percentage bond would be more straightforward to obtain.