Valuable personal belongings such as jewelry, artwork, and collectibles can also be used as bail collateral. These items are often easier to liquidate than larger assets like homes or vehicles, making them a more appealing option for some.
Once bail has been set, the defendant or a third party can post the bail to secure the defendant's release from custody. If the defendant cannot afford to post bail, they may seek the assistance of a bail bondsman.
A request for bail application may be made at any point during ongoing legal proceedings. If the case is not resolved at that point, you can file for bail. Police authorities are required to produce the accused before the magistrate within 48 hours of his detention.
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.
Bail bondsmen are generally not too picky about what kind of collateral they will accept. Real estate and houses are commonly put up in cases with a high bail requirement, but defendants can also use jewelry, stocks, bonds, and other investments and valuables.
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.