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.
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.
How Long Can a Person Be Out on a Bail Bond? Most states allow the bail bonds to last anywhere from 90 to 120 days. However, the time period varies based on the seriousness of the crime. The person's previous criminal record is also considered.
Depending on the type of crime the suspect is arrested for, the bond amount may be given right after booking or the suspect may have to sit in jail for a couple days before a bond hearing before a judge.
In Orange County bail bonds may be posted 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Depending on what jail the person is in the release process can take between 10 minutes and 10 hours. If a person is a the Main Orange County Jail it could take them upwards of 18 hours to get processed in and out.
These factors include the complexity of the case, the workload of the facility, and the availability of resources and the discretion of the Orange County Courts. In most cases, individuals are released within 24 to 48 hours of being processed.
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.