It just happens sometimes. You got a traffic ticket that you ignored or maybe failed to make a few support payments and now warrants for your arrest have been issued. Maybe you were just in the wrong place at the right time or maybe you are guilty of committing a crime. You may be one of the few who actually, 'Did not do it'. Whatever the reason is, you find yourself in jail and you want out. You need bail bonds los angeles county.
Things have changed since the Middle Ages. Back then if a person was suspected of committing an offense, they could pay a fee to a Bondsman and promise to appear if the Bondsman would take their place. If the accused did not make their court appearance the Bondsman was treated as if they were the accused and receive whatever punishment was ordered for the crime. Rest assured, the Bondsman had people watching and ensuring the accused was present in court.
Now, an individual has the right to a reasonable bail amount set by the court for their freedom before their court date. The only exception to this rule is if the person is being charged with a capital offense that carries a death penalty or if it is believed they will leave the area in order to avoid court. However there are times when the person does not have the cash amount, in those instances they need a bond agency.
The service is not free. The agency will usually charge a 10% fee of the amount. An example is if the bail is set at $5,000, a fee of $500 must be paid at once. That fee is not refundable even if the case is dismissed or charges are not filed.
In addition, the company will require the defendant put up assets to cover the entire amount of their bail. If the suspect cannot do this, they can ask for help from their friends or family. Often a home, vehicle, jewelry, or other valuables will be used as surety to ensure the release of the defendant.
A co-signer is most often required even if the defendant pays the fee. This is to cover the full amount just in case the suspect fails to appear for all their court dates. Again, assets posted by the co-signer include homes, vehicle titles, and jewelry.
Also, there are steps a bond agency can take if they feel the defendant is not obeying the terms of their release or have become a flight risk. If the court agrees to revoke bail, then the defendant is returned to jail. They also lose the fee their paid.
If the accused fails to make their court appearance, the agency is responsible for paying the full amount. In this case they can then sue for the assets that were placed as surety by the defendant, their family or friends. They can also hire a bounty hunter to find the person, arrest them, and bring them to court then their responsibility for the bail amount can be released.
Things have changed since the Middle Ages. Back then if a person was suspected of committing an offense, they could pay a fee to a Bondsman and promise to appear if the Bondsman would take their place. If the accused did not make their court appearance the Bondsman was treated as if they were the accused and receive whatever punishment was ordered for the crime. Rest assured, the Bondsman had people watching and ensuring the accused was present in court.
Now, an individual has the right to a reasonable bail amount set by the court for their freedom before their court date. The only exception to this rule is if the person is being charged with a capital offense that carries a death penalty or if it is believed they will leave the area in order to avoid court. However there are times when the person does not have the cash amount, in those instances they need a bond agency.
The service is not free. The agency will usually charge a 10% fee of the amount. An example is if the bail is set at $5,000, a fee of $500 must be paid at once. That fee is not refundable even if the case is dismissed or charges are not filed.
In addition, the company will require the defendant put up assets to cover the entire amount of their bail. If the suspect cannot do this, they can ask for help from their friends or family. Often a home, vehicle, jewelry, or other valuables will be used as surety to ensure the release of the defendant.
A co-signer is most often required even if the defendant pays the fee. This is to cover the full amount just in case the suspect fails to appear for all their court dates. Again, assets posted by the co-signer include homes, vehicle titles, and jewelry.
Also, there are steps a bond agency can take if they feel the defendant is not obeying the terms of their release or have become a flight risk. If the court agrees to revoke bail, then the defendant is returned to jail. They also lose the fee their paid.
If the accused fails to make their court appearance, the agency is responsible for paying the full amount. In this case they can then sue for the assets that were placed as surety by the defendant, their family or friends. They can also hire a bounty hunter to find the person, arrest them, and bring them to court then their responsibility for the bail amount can be released.
No comments:
Post a Comment