Sunday, November 24

Tag: bonds

Law

How do bail bonds work?

Since arrests can occur at any moment, bail bond companies are usually available around-the-clock. Payment and documentation may frequently be handled online, which speeds up the procedure. The form serves as a contract between the individual posting bail and guarantees that they are aware of and accept full responsibility for the defendant's attendance at all court dates. Along with discussing what they have staked (collateral), the documentation will also make sure that individual appears in court. The associated fees will also be addressed in the documentation. They will need to provide the entire name of the accused, their booking number, the charges they were brought in for, and the jail's address when calling a bail agency. The bail agency will then release the defendant from custody...