Bail Process and Procedures

Bail Bond

• How to begin the bail bond release process?
• What are the steps to be followed to begin with bail bond release?

In order to serve you attaining your bail, we would require the following information.

• Full Name of the accused
• Date of birth
• Date of arrest
• A major credit card
• The amount of bail
• The name of the jail and in which city or state
  

Posting a bail bond involves a contractual undertaking guaranteed by a bail agency, surety and relative or close friend. The bail bond is a financial guarantee to the court that the defendant will appear in court each and every time the court orders.

There are 4 types of bail releases

• Property Bond
  
  To be released on by posting a property bond with the court. Because Property Bonds involve real estate and can be likened to the buying or selling of a home, the process usually takes several weeks. Equity in the property must be equal to 150% of the total bond amount. Fee on a property bond would be similar to escrow fees, appraisal and title search fees.
  
  
• Cash Bail
  
  To be released on cash bail, an individual must post the full amount of the bail with the court in the form of cash or cashiers check. In order to post cash bail, an individual should check with the clerk to verify forms of payment accepted in an individual jurisdiction as different courts may have other options or restrictions. The source of funds for large bail generally must be verified to ensure that funds come from legal sources.
  
  
• Citation Release (also known as a "Cite Out")
  
  A Citation Release involves the issuance of a citation to the arrestee, informing the arrestee that he or she must appear for an appointed court date. This is typical for minor infractions such as traffic violations.
  After the case has been resolved, the entire amount is refunded. Cash bail is a good option for people with a low dollar bail amount or who can afford to have large sums of money tied up for an extensive period of time.
  
  
• Own Recognizance (also known as "O.R.")
  
  Defendants can be released on their Own Recognizance, also known as "OR". This is usually reserved for lesser crimes. Only a judge can decide to release a detainee on OR. In such a case, the defendant is released with a written promise to appear in court.
  
  It is alright if you do not have any of the information you may give us a call and we will be glad to assist you.  We will promise that your loved ones will be released as soon as possible (with in 24hrs).

Few essential things to be known by you about how a bail bond works

• You can call us at our toll free number which is 24/7 at (415) 508-4079
• Your California Bail agent will ask you the following questions about the arrested
• What is his/her full name which is legally used?
• His/her date of birth
• The name of the jail (city and state)
• What is the charge?
• What is the booking number?
• How much is the bail amount?

We might need some more information on case to case.

You provide California Bails a percentage of the total bail amount (typically only 10%) or arrange financing and California Bails Bonding will cover the additional 90% of the bail amount. (We accept cash, credit cards and checks and can also provide quick & easy financing with 3 or 6 month payment plans.)

We will contact the jail facility and determine exact bail information and arrange to have your friend/relative released.

Your California Bails Agent will contact you as soon as arrangements have been completed.