The bail bond agent will need you to sign some paperwork in order for you to secure their services. This usually means paying an amount to the agent, usually a percentage of the total bail amount, and signing off on any collateral for the bond.
Step 1: Call a bail bonds agent. The full name of the person arrested. Which jail they are in. Their booking or report number. The charges they are accused of. Any extra information you can gather regarding this arrest.
A: In California, bail bondsmen, often referred to as bounty hunters, have specific rights under the law, but these rights are not absolute. If someone has skipped bail, a bail bondsman has the authority to apprehend them, but this authority is limited when it comes to entering a private residence.
Before giving us a call, make sure you have the following information handy: The full name of the person who was arrested. Where is the person being held for custody (you should include the name of jail, city, and county) The person's booking number.
A motion off bond is a legal process where either the defendant or prosecution in a case can petition the court to modify or rescind the defendant's bail conditions. This can come with either positive or negative consequences for the defendant, depending on the nature of the changes.
A bail bond is a surety bond, which is posted by a bail bond company to the court as a guarantee for an arrestee's appearance at all court dates. The court will release an arrestee from detention upon posting of the bail bond.
Bail information is considered public record in the State of California, meaning that anyone (not only defendants themselves) can request this info. The details can be accessed via the Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) system or the Criminal Intake Section.
When someone is released on bond, it means they have been granted temporary freedom while awaiting trial. However, this freedom comes with conditions that must be strictly followed to ensure that the defendant remains compliant with the court's requirements.
Being held without bond means that the individual will be held in confinement without being given the opportunity to be bonded/bailed out of jail. The person will be held without bond until a motion for bond is drafted and filed by the attorney and a hearing is held in the court.