How Do Bail Bonds Work?

If you are not exactly sure how bail bonds work, you are not alone. Most people have a general idea of what bail bonds are all about yet do not know exactly what the process entails. Let’s demystify bail bonds once and for all by shining some light on the truth. The Basics of Bail […]

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What is a Property Bond?

The average person has heard of property bonds yet is unsure as to what they are really all about.  Bail bonds are usually paid in cash following an arrest.  However, in some situations, property is used for bail instead of cash.  As an example, you might not have enough cash to meet the bail requirement […]

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Types of Bail Bond Collateral

Most people know that paying bail gets you out of jail so that you can return to work and life as usual until the ensuing court hearing. However, most people are unaware of the fact that there are different types of collateral for bail bonds. This means if you don’t have the cash necessary to […]

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How to Bail Someone Out of Jail

Jail is a scary prospect. In some situations, it ultimately ends up being nothing more than a minor setback, but in plenty of scenarios, extended time in jail can ruin a person’s life. The way our justice system works, if someone is in jail, they won’t be released until the courts settle the case or […]

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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 […]

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The Movement to Release Those Who Cannot Afford Jail

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 […]

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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 […]

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Texas State Prisons do not Provide AC for Inmates

Inmates from a Texas state prison have been fighting a lawsuit in federal court for more than a year, and a recent ruling may not be enough to fix a problem that has been causing controversy for far longer than that. The facts of the case are as follows: Six inmates, 5 with medical conditions […]

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Harris County Bail Reforms – Working, or Wrong Track?

The entire nation has eyes on reforms to bail systems that have been implemented in recent years. Some have taken place in New Jersey, and others are hitting a little closer to home. The basic problem with traditional cash bail systems, as many people in support of the reforms claim, is that people with little […]

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How Can I Prepare for My Bail Hearing?

How does a bail hearing work? Bail exists solely to secure your presence at future court hearings. The bail hearing is always your first court appearance, after your arrest. A judge or other judicial official will be present at this hearing, along with the prosecutor. You always have the right to have an attorney with […]

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