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Where can one find a bail bond after being charged with a DWI?
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There are many options available for DUI and DWI bail bonds. One could try online at: DUI Bail Bonds, My DUI Attorney, Delta Bail and A Way Out Bonds.
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Where can one get immigration bail bonds?
"A person can find out about immigration bail bonds from an immigration bail bond company,from a bail bond agent, from a courthouse or from a government office."
What is an American bail bond?
An American bail bond is the act of paying a jail a certain amount of money to release someone who has been arrested. The condition is that if any court dates are needed the bail bondsman will find the person who was arrested if they skip court. There is also a bail bonds company from Longview, Texas called American Bail Bonds (although this question specifically asks about American bail bond and not American Bail Bonds).
Where can one find help and information on Orange County Bail Bonds?
The Orange County Courthouse should have all the information you would need on bail bond, how to obtain them, and how to use them to bail someone out.
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.
Is the person who hires a bail bondsman responsible for the whole bail amount if the defendant fails their obligation?
When a Bail Bond Company writes a bond, they are responsible for the bond amount if the defendant fails to appear. The indemnitor (person who gives collateral for the bond) is responsible to the extent that they will lose whatever they gave the bondsman for collateral if the bond is forfeited. That is why bond agencies try to find the defendant and bring him to jail before the bond forfeiture hearing, so they do not have to pay the courts the amount of the bond. Bond companies pay the courts in CASH regardless of what type of collateral was used for the bond.
do i have to go to school to become a bailbondsman?
You need to have a license in most states to be a bail bondsman. There are several bail bond license agencies in Florida that you can find in the phone book.
Where do you find a bail bond license?
If you are referring to how you get a bail bond license then you would contact the regulating body for bail in your state....typically the Department of Insurance. You can find out from them what it takes to get a license. This may include, pre-licensing education, a license test and potentially some work experience requirement. If you are referring to how do you find out if an agent has a valid license. You can go to the appropriate regulatory body for bail's website or contact them via phone and get the license #. Many states require bail agents to post their license # in all advertising and signage.
How do bail and bail bonds work?
You put up property or pay the amount of cash required. If you show up for your court date, you get your money returned to you. If you have to hire a bailbondsman, he keeps a certain percentage of the amount as his fee. If you do not appear your bail is forfeited and you are arrested.
How long does a bail bonds man have to catch a bail jumper?
As with most bail related questions, the answer really depends on the state and county in which the bail bond was written. Once the defendant fails to appear in court, the bond goes into forfeiture and the clock starts clicking for the bondsman/bondswoman. Based on the local/state regulations, the bail agent has a period of time to find the defendant and bring them back into custody (this could be 30 days, 90 days, 120 days, etc.). If the bail agent is unable to locate the defendant by the end of the allotted time, than the bond goes to judgment and the bail agent is now responsible for the full amount of the bond. This accountability element of the process is what makes bail agents so effective at what they do. If they do not find the defendant they pay the court the bond amount. And if a defendant or his/her family is going to potentially be liable for the bond amount and maybe lose a house or other financial asset, they are more likely not to run. On the other hand, when a defendant is released through a government sponsored (taxpayer funded) pretrial release program their is not financial accountability by anyone. The defendant therefore will not show up and no one pays the bond amount and no one goes and gets them.
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).
Tips for Finding the Best Bail Bonds?
Everyone makes mistakes from time to time, and no matter who you are or where you are from, you may find yourself in need of a bail bondsman at some point, whether it is for you or a loved one. By following some simple rules and reading over these simple tips before making a decision on which bail bond company to go with, you can save yourself time, hassle, and money. 1. You’re going to need all the information you can get on the person to be bonded out, if it’s a friend or family member. Make sure you know their address, the crime they were arrested for, place of employment, how long they’ve lived at their current residence, and similar information before calling a bail bondsman. The bond company will need this information, and it will save you time later if you have all this written down beforehand. 2. Call around to different bail bond providers in the area, and ask them about the price it will cost you to make bail for yourself or another individual. Depending on a person’s work history and length of time at their address, some bail bond services may offer to bail the person out at a lower percentage of the total bail than others. Generally, however, you can expect to pay around 10%-12% depending on the nature of the offense and a person’s background. 3. Find out whether or not a surety is required to make bail. For particularly high bail bonds, bail bond providers may require a surety such as a car title or house mortgage in order to provide for paying the rest of the bond if the case is not concluded with the person fulfilling their obligations of the bond. 4. Look into whether or not the initial bail is partially or fully refundable. In some cases, and especially when bail can be provided at the 10% rate, the initial cash payment may be refunded to you if the case is completed with the arrested person fulfilling all terms of their bond. By following these tips you can be sure to get the best bail bond services.
What is the type of bail where the defendant deposits a percentage of the bail amount?
It is called a corporate surety bail bond. A licensed bail bond company enters into an agreement with the defendant and the court. The defendant pays the bail bond company a fee, usually 10--15% of the bond amount set by the court. The bail bond company agrees to pay the court the amount of the bond if the defendant fails to appear for trial at any point that he is out on bail. The bail bond company does not actually provide the bond amount unless the defendant fails to appear.Sometimes the court will require that a defendant obtain a corporate surety bail bond even if he has the assets to put up for bail. This is usually done when the defendant has access to a considerable amount of assets, say proceeds from an illegal activity, and the court wants a third party to guarantee the defendant's appearance. Bail bond companies don't like to pay bonds when their clients "skip" trial, and will pursue the defendant relentlessly. For that reason, some judges will order a defendant held pending establishment of a corporate surety bond.Also, most bail bond companies don't actually have the funds on hand. They are financed by finance companies who specialize in providing such bonds. If the defendant fails to appear and is declared a fugitive, the financing company is the one who actually provides the funds. However, the bail bond company is still obligated to the financing company. If the amount of bond is high, most bail bondsmen will require the defendant, or someone willing to assist the defendant, to put up an asset as collateral. This quite often is real estate, in which case the defendant mortgages his property to the bail bondsman.In some jurisdiction, the court will allow the defendant to pay to the court the usual percentage in lieu of obtaining a bond. So, if the court sets the bond amount at, say, $10,000, the defendant can pay the court $1000 cash in lieu of obtaining the bond. In most cases, the defendant receives a refund of the cash amount once his case has been adjudicated. This usually only happens when the risk-of-flight of the defendant is considered minimal.
