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.
Bailing someone out of jail who has a history of untrustworthy behavior can create headaches. You're essentially agreeing to put up 10 percent of a bail bond that could be tens of thousands — or even hundreds of thousands — of dollars. If they fail to show, then you went to all that extra trouble for nothing.
The defendant can post their own bail or ask a family member or friend to post it. If the defendant uses a bond company, the company may require the defendant to have a co-signer (someone who will help the company find the defendant should they fail to appear).
The process for securing bail in the Philippines typically follows these steps: Filing of Bail Application: The accused or their counsel files a formal application for bail, usually before the court handling the criminal case. This application may be accompanied by a motion that outlines reasons for granting bail.
Minimum documentary requirements for bail: Certified True Copy or Official Court Copy of the Information; Four (4) sets of the accused's picture showing his/her front, left and right profiles, with the name and signature of the accused at the back of each picture; Accused's left and right handprints;
Yes! In California, bonds can be posted twenty-four hours a day, seven days per week. But whether you can bail someone out of jail at any time depends on their situation. When someone is arrested, they have a first appearance soon after.
The Bail Amount in the Philippines depends on what the offense is and the offense's penalty. Bail is the maximum penalty multiplied by 2,000 for Theft or Qualified Theft up to 600,000. Bail is the maximum penalty multiplied by 6,000 for Theft or Qualified Theft over 600,000.
If a person can't make bail in Sacramento, they must remain in jail until their case eventually goes to trial. The so-called “pretrial detention” period — the time between when a person is arrested and their case reaches a courtroom for a trial — can take anywhere from several weeks to several years.
The court considers the seriousness of the crime, potential penalty, and criminal history in determining the bond length. If the individual has a history of violating the law, the bond length could extend beyond the usual 90 days.