Bail Bonds: How They Work Bail bonds allow your friends and family to bail you out of trouble. When you get locked up it is helpful to have someone that can bail you out of jail. Getting bailed out of jail is incredibly important if you have a family, job, or other priorities to tend to. Bail […]
How Much of a Bail Does a Bail Agent Cover? Let’s start with the amount a judge determines for a person’s bail. A judge will often set the bail amount pretty high for most people, usually several thousand dollars. The amount is usually determined by considering several factors. Severity of crime Previous criminal history Defendant’s ties to community Defendant’semployment Family […]
Are there Limitations Of Traveling While On Bail? Yes, there can be limitations to traveling while out on bail. These limitations depend on the terms set by the court. There are a few different levels of restrictions for travel while out on bail. Some examples are: The defendant can go out of the state and country. The defendant is […]
A Bail Bond Indemnitor’s/ Guarantor’s Responsibility Who is an indemnitor/ guarantor? He or she is usually a friend or family member of the defendant who agrees to indemnify the bail agent against a loss. As the indemnitor or guarantor, you are responsible to the court and the bail agent for the defendant’s release terms and conditions. The indemnitor/ […]