Bail Bonds: How It Works

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Are you aware that more than 7 million Americans get arrested each year? Many of these people receive the option to post bail, either on their own or through a bail bond company like Eight Ball Bail Bonds. That way, the system doesn’t force them to sit in jail until a trial.

If your family member or friend has just been arrested, where do you start? Learning more about the bail bond process and how it works can help you make sense of things as the details unfold.

You can contact Eight Ball Bail Bonds if you have any questions about successfully securing a bail bond as you walk through the steps below.

If your loved one was arrested in California for a nonviolent misdemeanor crime, there is a chance the system will set their bail amount soon after they’re taken into police custody. Once arrested, they’ll go through the booking process at a local police department. They might have the opportunity to arrange bail right away so that they don’t get stuck sitting in a holding cell for too long, but the details on this may differ from case to case.

On the other hand, a criminal defendant typically attends a bail hearing after their arrest. At the hearing, a judge will set the bail amount (if it is possible for them to get out of jail at this point). Bail is set by the court and based on several factors, such as:

– The severity of the crime that a defendant allegedly committed.
-The likelihood of a defendant turning into a flight risk or skipping court hearings.
– A defendant’s criminal history.

A judge might only set your loved one’s bail at $500 if it’s the first time they’ve ever been arrested and the law doesn’t consider the crime they allegedly committed serious. However, in other instances, bail exceeds $10,000, which can make funding it tricky.

Once you learn what your loved one’s bail entails, you can start working to secure the funds and post bail to get them out of jail. At this point, you’ll have two options:

1. Post bail yourself by providing the full amount.
2. Call a bail bond company like Eight Ball Bail Bonds to post the person’s bail.

A low amount required to post bail might mean you can consider just posting bail yourself. About 50% of Americans have at least $500 in their savings accounts, so there’s a chance you’re one of the citizens able to afford this. If you don’t have the money or your loved one’s bail is a lot higher than you would be able to cover with your savings, you might consider securing bail through Eight Ball Bail Bonds, day or night.

We’re available to post bail around the clock. Our team is also happy to explain the bail bond process and how it works if you have some concerns or aren’t sure how to process. Why not fill out this quick pre-approval form so that we can begin processing the proper paperwork?

    As long as you’re approved for a bail bond for your loved one, Eight Ball Bail Bonds can post bail on their behalf and arrange for their release from jail. The company sends a written agreement to the court handling the criminal case, promising to pay the full amount if your loved one shows up for future hearings.

    Once the system accepts the bail amount, it will be up to your loved one to abide by the terms of their release from jail. For example, if they decide not to attend court hearings as scheduled, it will often result in a bail bond company sending a bounty hunter after them. This scenario is likely to land your loved one back in jail, where they will lose the chance to reapply for bail.

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    That’s the bail process and how it works. If you find yourself facing a loved one’s arrest and need to post their bail, contact us right away. Eight Ball Bail Bonds has a number of areas we serve, so get in touch.