Bail In Criminal Courts In Contra Costa

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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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For criminal histories, arrest records, copies of citations, dispositions, court dates and records, warrant checks and Information, and restraining order information, please contact the Superior Court, 725 Court St., Martinez or Call (925) 608-1000. For crime statistics, call (925) 335-1592.

How can I find out if I have a warrant for my arrest? We do not provide warrant information to the public. Contact the court of jurisdiction, or your local law enforcement agency.

Answer: Go to your local police department or sheriff's station. They can conduct a search to see if you have a warrant.

Ing to Penal Code 978.5 PC, bench warrants—also known as body attachments—do not expire in California. This means a bench warrant will stay on your record until the situation is resolved.

Another option is to search online databases provided by some Sheriff's offices or Court websites.MoreAnother option is to search online databases provided by some Sheriff's offices or Court websites. These databases may allow you to search for warrants by name or case number Additionally.

Common Bail Amounts Driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs: $2,500 for a 1st offense, $10,000 for a 2nd offense, and $15,000 for a 3rd offense. Resisting an officer: $5,000. Burglary: $5,000. Hit and run with injury: $10,000. Battery: $8,000 for a 1st offense, $10,000 for a 2nd offense. Grand theft: $5,000.

Even if you have been sentenced for a crime, you may be able to post bail and get out of custody during the course of your appeal. Post-conviction bail is not available in all states because it is not a constitutional right.

Setting bail in California requires judges to release defendants before trial on affordable bail or with nonfinancial conditions of release unless the judge concludes, based on clear and convincing evidence, that these alternatives will not reasonably protect the public and the victim, or reasonably assure the ...

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Bail In Criminal Courts In Contra Costa