One question we are often asked is once bail money has been posted, how long will it take for the loved one to be released from jail? The answer to this question isn’t exact since there isn’t a standard time that is always followed when it comes to getting someone released. The usual time frame is within 4-8 hours once bail has been posted. It is possible it could take even longer, depending on the situation. This isn’t because of us in any way and unfortunately is out of our hands.
Why does it take this long?
There is a process to book someone into jail, and the same is true for getting someone out. That process takes time. There are many factors that could cause time delays in getting a loved one released from jail after bail has been posted. Depending on how busy they are during the day or night, the size of the jail, and the number of staff working can all affect how quickly someone can be released.
After all of the paperwork has been filled out and processed, the police officer will have to check multiple times to ensure there are no warrants outstanding against the person to be released. They are very careful to make sure that no mistakes are made. If you have a loved one that is need of bail, the one thing we will guarantee is that we here at A-1 Bail Bonds will do the best we can to help make the process as fast and easy as we can. We have years of experience working with the Elkhart County justice system and have worked to make it all go as smoothly and quickly as possible.
