Bail In Criminal Proceedings In Bexar

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A bail bond is a bond provided by an insurance company through a bail bondsman acting as agent for the company, to allow an accused defendant to be released before trial. A bail bond is designed to ensure the appearance of the defendant in court at the scheduled time. Prior to the posting of a bail bond, the defendant or a co-signer must guarantee that they will pay the full amount of bail if the defendant does not appear in court. The bail bond company usually charges 10 percent of the amount of the bond and often requires the defendant to put up some collateral like a seconded of trust or mortgage on one's house.


When the case is concluded, the bail bond is "exonerated" and returned to the insurance company. If the defendant disappears and fails to appearing court (skips bail), the bond money will be forfeited unless the defendants found and returned. The bond may be forfeited, by order of the court, upon the partys failure to appear or to comply with the conditions of the bond. If the defendant is located and arrested by the bail agent the cosigner is responsible for all expenses the bail agent incurs while looking for the defendant.

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FAQ

No - if you signed the bond it doesn't matter whether you have a job or not - or whether the bondsman asked you if you did. You are liable as surety on the bond - having a job or not has nothing to do with your liability. Sorry.

For all non-emergencies, please call the Dispatch Office. Dispatch Office: 210-335-6000 (TTY Available) 210-335-GANG (210-335-4264) Crime Stoppers Tip Line: 210-224-STOP (7868) or 800-252-8477.

Nature of the Crime: PR bonds are more likely to be granted for non-violent offenses or first-time offenses. Serious crimes, such as violent felonies, are less likely to qualify for a PR bond. Criminal History: Defendants with a clean or minimal criminal record are more likely to be considered for a PR bond.

If you have been a victim of a criminal offense, you should contact the nearest local law enforcement agency to conduct the investigation and file the appropriate criminal charges through the District Attorney's Office.

To report non-emergency situations in unincorporated Bexar County, please call the Sheriff's Office Dispatch office at 210-335-6000. To report non-emergency situations in the city limits of San Antonio, please call the San Antonio Police Department at 210-207-7273.

A: The release date for an inmate in Bexar County detention center is determined by the court. You can check the inmate's status on the Bexar County Sheriff's Office online inmate search tool.

If the client is not at this facility, the person requesting the release will need to provide the necessary information to qualify the client. The time of release from jail may vary; the average time for release may be four (4) to six (6) hours from the time of bond approval.

Best-case scenario: Release within 30 minutes to 2 hours after posting bail during regular business hours. More typical scenario: Release within 4-8 hours, especially during off-peak hours or weekends. Worst-case scenario: Release could be delayed for 24 hours or more in complex cases or due to logistical hurdles.

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Bail In Criminal Proceedings In Bexar