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Who can revoke bail?
A bail bondsman picks up the prisoner and drives him to the bail bond office. When is revoked and the defendent is sent back to jail, the bond fee has to be paid due to the defendants violations of the stipulations in the contract of the bond or due to engaging in illegal activities while out on bond.
Can they set a bail without a hearing?
Yes, bail may be set without a hearing. In many jurisdictions bail bond amounts and conditions of release are initially set by jailers according to a preset bond schedule authorized by the courts.
Who figures out bail?
Bail is determined by the courts. Bail can be set directly by a judicial officer or according to a bond schedule or criteria authorized by the courts.
Example of a bail bondsman salary on a bond?
Ten percent of the bond amount total set by the court.
How do you get an order to reduce a bail bond?
The amount of a bail bond and conditions of pretrial release are set by the court. If an incarcerated defendant wishes to have the the bail bond amount reduced, the court should be petitioned for a hearing where evidence pertaining to what would be an appropriate amount can be introduced and considered by the court. The court may then reduce the amount of the bail bond.
What kind of fees should I expect when getting bail bonds?
Depending on the state you are in the fees may or may not be regulated. Typically the bond fee is somewhere around 10% of the bail this is a nonrefundable fee. If the person whom you are paying the bond for fails to appear or "skips bail" then you will be liable for the entire bonds. For instance the bail may be set and 25,000. Your fee to post the bail would be 2500. If bail is revoked due to failure to appear or for other circumstances then you are liable for the entire 25000. Other fees may be involved like sheriff or incarceration fees court costs ect these are usually minor and also will vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.
my husband has a set bail of 2.500 he is in imperial county jail what can i do for him.?
I would call your local bail bondman in Wichita, KS that will help you in posting bond with for your husband.
What is length of time a person can be held without a bond?
An inmate can be held without bond until they are sentenced then in fact they will began their sentence. An inmate can however go to a bond hearing where a judge may or may not set a bond or bail. If the judge feels the person is not ready to be let back in society due to their crime they will deny bond. If the judge feels the indivual is not a threat to the community or a victim they will set a bail. Usually the bail will be high if the crime is serious.
What is the highest bail ever set in US?
Christopher Williams was hit with $100,000,000 bond in 2010 in Memphis,TN
How is a bail set?
Pre set bail is determined by the offense. Many places pre set bail for common offenses such as shoplifting, DUI, assault, and larceny.
Commission rates for bail bonds?
General commission rates for a bail bonds company is 10% depending on the rate set by your state. However most bonds are backed by a surety company or a general bail bond agents property. Therefore an individual Missouri Bail Bonds agent can expect to earn anywhere from 2%-7% on each bond as they must pay their GA or Surety on each bond executed.
What if you only posted 10 percent of a bail and the person jumps bail what are the consequences for you?
If you posted only 10 percent of the bail amount and the person jumps bail, you may still be responsible for the remaining 90 percent of the bail. The court could revoke the bail bond and issue a warrant for the arrest of the person who jumped bail. As the co-signer of the bond, you may also be pursued by the bail bond company for repayment of the remaining bail amount. Ultimately, you could face financial consequences and potentially legal action.
