If someone you know is arrested, there are a few things you should know if you are going to be involved in helping bail them out.
- First step
As soon as the person you know is arrested, they need to call a person that can help them with bail. The person they contact will then be the one to reach out to the bail bond company to start this process.
- Ask questions
Next, you need to start asking questions. For example how much will the bail bond premium be? You will then need to let the person you are bonding know. Ask any other questions you may have as well. For example how long will the bail process take?
- Reviews
Before working with a bail bond company, make sure to read and check into reviews. You want to use a company that is going to take care of you and will be honest. Look for a company that has good reviews, and has a good reputation.
- Wait
It usually doesn’t take long to get someone bailed out, but depending on when and where someone is arrested will determine how long the entire process may take. You might have to wait a little while.
- Understand your responsibility
If you are the person signing for the bail bond, you will have some responsibilities. This is important to understand since if the person you bail out doesn’t return for the required court dates, then you will be held financially responsible for the entire bail amount. Talk to your bail bond agent to make sure you do understand your responsibilities.
- Call
You are able to call us, at any time if you have ever have any bail questions. We are available 24/7 and are here to answer your questions. If you haven’t contacted us yet, then make sure to do so as quickly as possible if you want to get your loved one out of jail as quickly as possible.
- Posting Bail
Once you have called and provided us with all of the information we need to write the bond, we can then begin the bail process with the justice system. The judge will be the one to set the bail amount if it is even allowed. If the possible crime is determined to severe, then bail can be withheld.
- Return
Remember that bailing someone out doesn’t mean they are now free. They have to return for all required court dates, or a warrant will be issued for their arrest, and they will be in a worse situation.
These are 8 tips and things to know about bailing someone out! We hope this helps make the process smooth and simple for you if you should ever need to bail out a loved one.
