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How does one go about finding more info on their bail bondsman?
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∙ 13y ago
What specifically are you looking for? They have to have license to conduct their business - it would be issued by either the municipality, the county or the state in which he does business, and it would be a public record.
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Does a bail bondsman carry a gun in nc?
A bail bondsman has the same authority to carry a gun as any other private citizen. No more, no less.
Who pays a bail bondsman?
Most of the time the indemnitor pays the bail bondsman. Here's how it works. Someone is arrested. Say for domestic violence. This is a very popular charge in California and the bail is usually $20,000 or $50,000. $20,000 if its a normal verbal fight with maybe a push or just verbal threats. $50,000 if there are marks such as bruises or scrapes. The cost of the bail bond goes up when there is more damage or multiple offenses over time. So we'll deal with the $20,000 domestic violence charge. The bail bonds is now $20,000, the defendant is in jail awaiting their court date. The defendant now has two choices. 1. Wait in jail until their court date. 2. Bail themself out. Normally the defendant bail's them self out by calling a friend or family member and the friend or family member calls a bail bonds company. This is where you find out who is paying the bail bondsman. When the friend or family member receives a call from the defendant, they call a bail bondsman and tell them what happened. The bail bondsman looks up the charges and the cost of the bail bonds in the computer. For this example its $20,000. A bail bondsman is regulated by the California Department of Insurance and is told to take 10% of the overall bail bond cost for their premium. This would then be $2000. At this point the friend pays the bail bondsman and signs for their responsibility also. Meaning, the signor or indemnitor is stating that they will be responsible for the defendant to go to all of their court dates until the case is over. After the defendant get's bailed out, the defendant usually pays back the indemnitor for helping them out. Only in rare scenarios does the defendant actually bail themself out and pay for their own bail bonds. For more information: visit http://www.shbailbonds.com
What if someone lies to get out of jail on bail?
Since everyone is entitled to be considered for release on bail, I'm wondering what kind of lie was told by the defendant? In any case..., if information was offered that was proveably untrue then their bail could be revoked and they could be jailed awaiting their court action. If their bail was fronted by a bail bondsman, they'll have to be even more cautious about any lying or the bail bondsman will pull their bail bond and the defendant will end up back in jail because no one will stand his bond.
Can your bondsman send you to rehab?
No, all he can do is make bail. It would be up to the judge to send you to rehab or more likely give you the chance to go.
What are the factors taken into consideration in a judge's decision to set bail?
For the court, the question would be, "Are you a flight risk?" If not, then what is amount of bail commensurate with the offense you are charged with (e.g.- lesser crimes = lesser bail - more serious crimes = higher bail). For the bail bondsman the question is; What is this customer's flight risk AND how difficult will it be to find him if he flees, AND what amount shall I charge for putting my bail account at risk? (Usually bail bondsmen charge about 10% of the amount set by the court).
Will your bail bondsman know if you travel to Puerto Rico?
Generally the conditions of your bond prohibits you from traveling out of jurisdiction without permission from the court. If you have a valid reason for leaving the state you can ask the court for permission, something that if granted, doesn't matter if your bail bondsman knows. This being said, you're taking a big risk by leaving the state without the court's permission. If you are lucky you might be able to leave and return undetected-- but it's a BIG gamble! Your bail bondsman has more rights over to you than the police do: he can take you back to jail (Bond Surrender) FOR ANY REASON, even if you have not committed any wrong act for which he would do so! All your bail bondsman has to do is have a gut feeling that you are up to no good and he will snatch you up in an instant! The risks of going out of town on bail is tremendous: an accident, an ER visit or hospitalization, an encounter with police there, a person from your hometown or even the destination can call your Bondman and cause trouble!
Are there classes that I can take to learn more about bail bonds?
www.bailyes.com/howtobecomeabailbondsman.html offers information on which classes are needed, and where you can find schools in your area. Yes, depending on the state you are interested in there are various courses on the subject of bail bonds and becoming a bail bondsman. For example, in Texas the Professional Bondsmen of Texas (www.pbtx.com) organization offers classes throughout the year and around the state.
I didn't know i had to pay 1000.00 a year later to a bail bond for my son he got arrested on his court date what the bail bondsmen did was put a levy on my account and my sisters. is this legal?
Your question isn't exactly clear. Bail bondsmen charge -up front- a percentage (10%would be customary) of the bond they put up, as their charge for taking the risk. If your son showed up in court on the assigned date, I don't understand why the bondsman would now be charging your account. If your son was arrested prior to his appearance and didn't show up in court because he was locked up, then you still should not be charged, because he was incarcerated by the authorities and hadn't technically "jumped" bond. You need to give more exact info, or talk to the bail bondsman, or get an attorney involved in the process. You're apparently being charged for something.... you need to find out what it is.
If someone is out on bail on felony criminal charges are they allowed to leave the state?
Nothing, being out on bail means you have not been convicted. In the United States, you are innocent until proven guilty.Another View: WRONG! First of all: If you are out on bail, you are most likely under some kind of court ordered travel restrictions (i.e.: NOT to leave the jurisdiction of the court).Second of all: If your bail was posted by a bailbondsman and you leave the state, you will have more than the law to worry about when the bondsman's skip-tracer catches you and brings you back.
Are bounty hunters part of the law?
It depends if you are somewhere where bounties are offered for criminals. If so, yes, they are part of the greater scheme of law enforcement. In addition, bounty hunters are also part of the bail bondsman community and local law enforcement. Any person who is arrested for a crime and by the judge is granted bail, more often than not, borrows a good portion of the bail money needed to be released from jail & is required to return at a particular date for trial. At some point in the legal procedures that follow, the bail bondsman company, rightfully expects to be repaid. All that is written above of course are general situations. If the person who is granted bail fails to show up for their appointed court date is now a fugitive of the legal system. Aside from the steps the court system and local law enforcement must take to find the alleged criminal, the bail-bondsman company often has on staff a bounty hunter unit or will contract with a bounty hunter to find the "missing person" and return them to the court and hopefully be able to repay his bail. The bail bond company and the bounty hunter are licensed by the State in which they operate.
Can a bail bondsman revoke a bail bond for not being able to make payments on a balance owed to them I am told the only way they can is to put the full amount of the bond up?
It is unclear exactly what you are asking. When a bailbondsman puts up your bail he is pledging that full amount to the court. Meaning, that either he has that much money in the bank, OR (more commonly) he has access to an account through an independent insurance company and lender which 'lends' him the money to put up for bailbonds. If you have stopped making payment to the bondsman it is possible that he believes that you have become a bad business risk. He DOES have the ability, and the right, to withdraw his bonding of you, which would have the effect of your going back inside.
Rates of bail bonds state of Florida?
The standard rate of all state bonds in Florida is 10%. No bondsman can discount the bond or increase this rate. Charging more than this is in violation of Florida regulation. You should not do business with any companies tha offer 'discounted' services. .
