Category: Bail Bond Payment
The Risks and Responsibilities of Being a Cosigner on a Bail Bond
The challenges presented by life have the potential to put you in the unenviable position of deciding whether you should be a bail bond cosigner….
What Happens to the Bail Money When Bail Is Posted?
Have you ever wondered what happens to the money paid to the court to post bail after someone is jailed for allegedly committing a crime?…
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…
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…
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…
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…
How Judges Determine Bail Amounts
First, what is “bail?” Bail is usually defined as an amount of money, given to a court to ensure that a criminal defendant will return…
Does Posting Bail Affect Your Credit Score?
Financial Questions About Posting Bail Resolving crime is difficult, and handling funds related to misdemeanors and felonies can be costly. When posting bail for a…
Understanding Your Bail Bond Payment Options
When an arrest lands someone you care about in jail, your first reaction is to post bail quickly. Before releasing a defendant, the court wants…
Dallas Bail Bonds: What Affects Bail Amount?
After the bail process begins, many people wonder what affects the amount of Dallas bail bonds. Although there is usually a bail schedule that determines…