Defendants out on bond are often required to remain within a certain geographic area, usually within the state or county where the case is being prosecuted. Travel outside of this area is typically prohibited unless explicitly permitted by the court.
The term “no bond” means that a person is not eligible for pretrial release from custody and will remain in custody until their trial date. When a defendant makes their initial appearance in court, the judge will determine whether or not they should be given the ability to leave police custody.
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.
Some of the characteristics of bonds include their maturity, their coupon (interest) rate, their tax status, and their callability. Several types of risks associated with bonds include interest rate risk, credit/default risk, and prepayment risk.
Most bond agreements include travel restrictions, confining you to a specific geographic area such as your county or state. These limitations are designed to ensure your availability for court dates. If travel is necessary, you must seek prior approval from the court or your bail bondsman.
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.
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.
Jail Processing (2-12 hours) Once the bail is posted, the jail begins its release process. This involves verifying the bail with the court, completing internal paperwork, and conducting any necessary checks, such as warrant checks in other jurisdictions.
Tampa Bail Bonds Call 813-664-1111. Get the bond started by calling or visit our office across from the jail. All we need is a name and we'll lead you through the rest. Sign Paperwork. We will prepare everything following the consultation and have it ready for you. Bail is Posted. We'll post the bail within minutes.