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If you or somebody close to you has been put in jail, you’re probably wondering what it takes to get out. Jail bond can be a tricky situation, but luckily bonding out of jail is possible for most people and rather doable. Here’s how the process works and how we can help you.
Understanding Bail vs. Bond
Bail is any amount of cash or property that you post yourself. First thing’s first: find out the amount of your bail so you can start getting your funds together if you plan to do it individually. Then, it is essential to see a judge as soon as possible. You could end up in jail for the weekend or longer if you don’t set a court appointment immediately. When you post bail, you’re basically promising to show up for your court date with the agreement that you will receive your collateral back upon appearing in front of a judge. If you fail to show up for court, you will not receive your bail and will end up back in jail.
A bond is paid for by a bail bonding company like DeKalb County Bail Bond. This can be risky business because if the defendant does not show up to court, the bond company must forfeit the money and begin pursuing the individual who is now responsible for paying back the bond. Using a bond company is a great option for people who cannot meet bail themselves and who intend to make good on their word by showing up for court.
How it Works
While a bond isn’t free, it is much cheaper than setting bail yourself. To use a bail bondsman like us, the defendant and a cosigner must sign the agency’s contract. If you are considering being a cosigner for somebody, or you’re a defendant looking for a cosigner, there are a couple of things to keep in mind. The cosigner is expected to help the bondsman locate the defendant if they do not show up in court, and they are expected to pay the bond amount if the defendant can’t be found.
In regards to the money you’ll receive back if all goes according to plan, that is something you will work out with your bondsman while drawing up a contract. Because every situation is extremely unique, there’s no way to gage what kind of return you can expect when your trial has ended. Working with a trustworthy company like ours is the key to having a successful bond experience.
How We Can Help
We know that this can be a confusing and overwhelming time. For every unpredictable turn, it’s important to have a bond company you can trust. If you have questions for yourself or somebody you care about, we are located at 181 Northern Ave. in Avondale Estates, GA 30002. Feel free to also give us a call at 404-975-1313.
