What is a Bail Bond and how does Bail work?

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A Bail Bond is an insurance policy or contractual undertaking presented to the court and guaranteed by a Sutery or Bail Bond Agent and the individual(s) co-signing (Indemnitors)  for the bail. The bail bond guarantees the court that the defendant will appear in court on the date and time ordered by the judge, each and every time the Judge requires them to do so.

The bail bond agency / Surety promise the court the defendant will appear as required or the bail bond agency / Surety will pursue the fugitive defendant and attempt to bring them back to jail voluntarily or involuntarily without delay.

Pursuant to the Bail Agreement signed at the time the bail bond is purchased, the Indemnitor(s) are financially responsible for any and all cost incurred by the bail agency, if the defendant should fail to appear in court. In addition when the Indemnitor(s) signs the bail agreement they promise to make sure the defendant complies with all the bail regulations.  This includes appearing in court on time for all appearances ordered by the judge, and updating / informing the bail agency of any changes of information provided by them on the bail application, such as changes in residence, employment or new charges / arrest.



If the defendant and/or the Indemnitor(s) on a particular Bail Bond fail to fulfill their obligations of the bond, it may result in serious financial ramifications and the return to jail of the defendant on bail.



Furthermore, if  a court declares a forfeiture of a bail bond, there will be additional cost which could be substantial.



How does a person buy a Bail Bond?

Before being released the defendant, a relative, or friend of the defendant, typically would contacts a bail agent to arrange for the posting of a Bail Bond. The bail agent will get all of the bail information from the jail and then be able to tell you, what you will need for your bail bond.



You can call 1-888-809-6260 now, and ANYTIME BAIL BONDS will be happy to get all of the bail information for you and then work with you to obtain the freedom of your family member or loved one.



Prior to the posting of the bond, the bail agent and the defendant or co-signer,will negotiate the terms of the bail bond and the financial arrangements. And the co-signer will sign the bail agreement and all associated paperwork.



How much does a Bail Bond cost?

The fee or premium charged for a bail bonds is normally 10% of the total bail bond amount plus any additional fees that may be incurred. Under certain circumstances, the Bail Bond premium may vary from a 20% discount (8% premium), to a higher premium of up to 15%. Please contact ANYTIME BAIL BONDS at 1-888-809-6260 for additional details and to see if you qualify for the lower legal rate offered in California.



Bail bond premium rates are mandated by law in each state and are not negotiable.



What is collateral and when is it required?

Depending on the circumstances, the bail agent may require some form of collateral in order to write the bond. Collateral is something of value that the Bail Bond Agency is given or assigned in order to cover the full bail amount in the event that the defendant does not go to court or follow through with the disposition of the court and the bail is forfeited (when the bail bond is ordered to be paid to the court). Generally speaking, the higher the bail, the more likely it is that a Bail Agent will require collateral in order to reduce their risk or exposure on the Bail Bond. Collateral can be in the form of real estate, a vehicle, cash, jewelry or anything else of value. Often, the collateral must have the ability to be converted to cash within a reasonable period of time. In addition, the amount of collateral will generally be required to be 1.5 to 2 times the amount of the Bail Bond.



What will I need in order to secure a Bail Bond?

In addition to the required Bail Bond premium, an Indemnitor will need proper identification, a pay-stub or other verification of employment, and will be required to supply the Bail Bond Agent with personal information, such as; social security number, birth date, drivers license number, address, phone numbers, employer, employer's address and phone, supervisor's name and phone, whether you own or rent your residence, plus any other pertinent information deemed necessary by the Bail Agent in determining whether you qualify as an Indemnitor.



How long before the defendant is released?

After all of the paperwork is completed, the Bail Agent will present the Bail Bond to the jail or court. The amount of time the jail or court processes the Bail Bond varies with the workloads at the jail or court, the size of the jail or court, and many other factors outside the control of the Bail Bond Agency. Once the Bail Bond is presented to the jail or court, the Bail Bond Agent will contact the Indemnitor(s) to advise the timeline for the defendant's release. If the release is within a reasonably short period of time, the Bail Bond Agent may be in a position to provide a free ride home to the defendant. Otherwise, a ride will need to be arranged by the Defendant or Indemnitor(s).

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Is there a refund of the premium if the case is dismissed or the defendant is found Not Guilty?

Once the defendant is released from jail via a Bail Bond Agreement, the full premium is earned. There is no refund of the premium unless, under certain circumstances, there is a Bail Bond revocation without cause, but this is a rare occurrence.