How the Bail Procedure Works

There is nothing more terrifying in life than hearing the sound of steel bars slamming behind you. Being incarcerated for any period is enough to make any rational person go crazy. But the legal system has a way for any person to find their freedom until their trial date. And that is through the bail bond procedure. If you have ever been arrested and are seeking your freedom, there is a good chance that you will have questions about how the procedure works. Here is the information you need to know to get the bond secured and yourself out of jail.

The First Steps in the Process

The first step of the bond process begins with your arrest. You will be taken to the local jail, where you will be processed and put behind bars. You will have to stay there until your judge sets a bond amount. Once that amount is set, you will secure the bond amount needed to secure your release.

The amount set by the judge will be based on the crime committed. On average, the amount of the bond will be tens of thousands of dollars. And most people do not have that kind of money lying around. But the bail amount is set to ensure that the person awaiting their trial will show up to court and not attempt to flee.

Bail bonds are the answer for people that cannot afford bail. A bail bond company loans you the money, plus a fee, so you can get yourself, or a loved one, out of jail. Failure to appear in court will mean that you have to pay the bond amount back to the bond company, and they, in turn, hand it over to the court.

Obtaining a Bond

There will need to be a consigner present to secure the bond. The other person becomes a guarantee that you will show up to court. Once the bond is signed, the money will be given to the court so you can get out of jail. In many cases, you should be able to get out the same day you are locked up. But that is not always the case. The judge has to set the bond amount first, and that only happens on regular workdays.

The bail bond stays in effect until all the court cases have taken place. Once that has happened, and your case is finalized, the bond will remain in effect. The process is relatively simple to navigate. But for people that have never been arrested, it can be a bit daunting.

At Free at Last Bail Bonds, we understand the importance and urgency of reuniting families. If you or a loved one needs our services, we are here for you 24 hours a day at 470-410-3409.