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What
is the procedure when a person is
arrested?
What
are the options for release from custody?
What
is Bail?
How
is the Bail Amount set?
Can
I post Bail myself?
What
is a Surety Bond?
How
much will bail cost?
How
quickly can I get my relative or friend
released from jail?
Why
RESPECT BAIL BONDS?
What
is the procedure when a person is
arrested? After arrest, the accused
will usually be taken to a detention
facility for booking. This process
involves taking personal information,
recording information about the alleged
offence, searching records for previous
offenses, taking fingerprints and
photos, and placing in a holding cell.
What are
the options for release from custody?Although in some cases
the accused may be held without any
options for release, in most cases,
the court or jail will exercise the
following options:
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Release
the accused without filing charges.
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Release the accused on his/her
own recognizance. This is called
(being OR'd). The accused is
released with a promise to appear
in court at a specified date.
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Release the accused
by issuing a Citation to appear
in court at a specified date.
Note that a Citation may also
be issued prior to booking.
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Set Bail as a
condition for release. |
What is
Bail? Bail is a form of monetary
security the court uses to ensure
the accused will appear in court at
all required appearances. If the accused
appears when required, the court refunds
the bail. If the accused fails to
appear, the court keeps the bail,
and may issue a warrant for arrest.
How is
the Bail Amount set? Judges are responsible
for setting bail, but because many
people want to get out of jail as
quickly as possible, most jails have
standard Bail Schedules which specify
the amounts of bail for different
offences. These schedules may vary
from county to county, and are usually
set by municipal, superior, and other
judges.
In setting or denying bail, the judge
or magistrate's primary concern is
public safety. Other considerations
in setting the bail amount are the
seriousness of the offence and the
previous criminal record of the accused.
Can I
post Bail myself? Yes, anyone may pay
the full amount of the bail. However,
most people do not have access to
the full bail amount immediately to
quickly secure release of the accused.
Also, you will not have access to
your funds until all court appearances
(through resolution of the charges)
are complete, thereby tying up your
funds for what could be a lengthy
period. Another consideration is that
your funds are at risk if, for any
reason, the accused fails to appear
at a court appearance.
What is
a Surety Bond?
A surety bond (or bail bond) is the
form of security posted by a professional
Bail Bond Agency to guarantee the
accused will appear in court. The
Surety Company assumes responsibility
for the accused, and guarantees that
the full amount of the bond will be
paid to the court if the accused fails
to appear at all required appearances.
How much
will bail cost?
In the State of California , bail
amounts are regulated by the California
Department of Insurance and are typically
ten percent of the bail amount. At
Respect Bail Bonds, we will strive
to work with you to find economical
and affordable terms.
How quickly
can I get my relative or friend released
from jail?
We understand your priority is to
have your loved one released as quickly
as possible. Respect Bail Bonds has
the personnel and technology to start
working on your bail bond immediately
when you call us.
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Our
call center never closes, and
our agents are available 24
hours a day.
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We have immediate online access
to booking reports and can retrieve
bail information for all county
jails. |
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Your Bond Application
is downloadable on this site,
or can be sent to you by fax. |
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Your deposit
can be made be made by credit
card, and the Bail Bond delivered
to the jail immediately. |
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At that point,
the jail can begin the process
to release your friend or family
member. |
Why RESPECT
BAIL BONDS?
Because we care!
We understand the trauma that you
and your loved ones may be experiencing.
That's why we provide the latest technology
to secure the fastest and most economical
release possible. That's why our staff
of trained professionals endorse the
California Bail Agents Association
Code of Ethics and strive to go the
extra mile for you and your loved
ones... with respect. |
