Basic Bond Co-Signer Requirements in California Financial Stability. Verifiable Identity. Trustworthiness And Reliability. Well-Defined Relationship With the Defendant. A Good Credit Score And Financial History. Get the Right Information. Contact a Bail Bond Agent. Sign an Indemnitor Agreement.
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.
Violations of bond conditions / order can be reported to your local police. You may also contact our office with any questions or concerns. Your victim advocate and/or the prosecutor handling your case will assist you.
Understanding Bail and Detention Periods Even so, California law prohibits judges from denying bail because you can't afford it. Therefore, judges may release you on your “own recognizance,” which means you take responsibility for attending your trial dates without paying bail.