Understanding the Bail Bonds Process

Bail Bond Process Step-01 If someone doesn't get arrested you're not going to need a bail Get Arrested Step-02 Within 48 hours aprest the accused will go before a judge who Bail Hearing will determine the amount and conditions of bail After the bail hearing the accused has three options Step-03 Decision Time Step-03A Step-03C Post bail with cash Step-03B Do Nothing After bail is set by the judge the accused, a friend or family member can pay the entire bail amount to Post Bail using a bail bond If paying bail with cash is not an option contact a bondsman who will post bail using a bail bond. Bail bonds typicall cost 10 - 20% of the the court using cash bail amount Step-04A Step-04B Stay in jail If the accused does not post bail they stay in prison Be Free Afer posting bail the accused is released from prison