When a defendant is granted bail, this comes with a large list of conditions. If any of these conditions are not meant, the judge will send the defendant back to jail. If this happens, the defendant will also lose their bail money. For this reason, anyone out on bail needs to be extremely careful to […]
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When Can a Judge Raise Bail?
Many people think that once bail is set, it can’t change, but this isn’t true. You can even post bail, head home, and then be notified by your bail bond agent that the judge has increased your bail amount. This new amount will need to be settled, or you could be sent back to jail. […]
How to Post Bail
Just found out a friend or loved one ended up in jail? Did they call you for help? If you’re considering helping that person post bail so they can await their court dates outside the confines of jail, this blog is for you. While posting bail might seem simple enough, there’s more to the process […]
What Should I Know Before I Contact a Bail Agent?
When you have a loved one who’s relying on you to bail them out of jail, you can post bond directly with the court if you have the cash available to do so. But if the judge set your loved one’s bail quite high, and you can’t afford to pay it on your own, you’ll […]
How to Get Someone Out of Jail With No Money
Contrary to popular belief, you do not need a significant amount of money to bail a loved one or friend out of jail. In fact, you might not need any money at all to bail someone out of jail. Just Bail Bonds is here to help during this difficult chapter of your life. If you […]
Rearrested While on Bond? Here’s What Happens
Though unlikely, it is possible to be arrested while out on bond. If such an unfortunate scenario unfolds in your life, your case will become that much more complex. Let’s take a look at exactly what occurs after being rearrested while out on bond. The Punishment for Arrest on Bond An arrest that occurs when […]
What Is an Indemnitor?
Have you suddenly found yourself needing to bail a friend or loved one out of jail? Then there are a few bail-related terms you’re likely unfamiliar with if you’ve never needed to get a bail bond before. One of these terms, indemnitor, refers specifically to the individual who’s signing for the bail bond. Is that […]
Helpful Tips When Posting Bail
Being arrested has more consequences than just the potential loss of freedom. There are financials to consider, too. For instance, if the judge allows for bail, you’ll need to pay for a bail bond to secure your freedom. The bail process can be confusing to those new to the experience. Let’s shine a light on […]
The Movement to Release Those Who Cannot Afford Jail
By Neysa Watkins on September 25, 2017 in Bail Bond Payment, Criminal Defense, Industry News, Info Article, Uncategorized
Bail has become a focal point in the fight to transform the criminal justice system as well as the pretrial system, and there are several good reasons why. More Americans Experience Jails Than Prisons The difference is that jails typically hold people in the days leading to their trials, or for sentences less than one […]
Beth Chapman has Throat Cancer
I say “Bounty Hunter,” you say “DOG!” Most everyone knows about the famous Hawaiian bail bondsman and his eccentric family of bounty hunters. Duane Chapman and his wife of 11 years, Beth Chapman, are now facing one of the worst trials of their entire life together. Beth has stage 2 throat cancer. In a letter […]