As you can expect, television shows and movies do not teach viewers everything there is to know about bail.
You’ve probably heard the Miranda Rights read to a suspect or a judge set a bail amount. But you probably don’t see the process the suspect goes through from their arrest to the court and you probably don’t see the process the judge goes through to determine the suspect’s eligibility for bail. You also likely don’t see the suspect physically post bail, or how they evaluate their different options for doing so.
Based on the above, a suspect can be:
When granted bail, the suspect may pay the money they owe directly to court and have the option to have it all returned at the end, provided they show up to all court appointments. Or, the suspect may consult with a licensed bail agent from a bail bond company like Newhall Bail Bond Store to get a bail bond that costs them 10-15% of the full bail amount that is paid over a period of time. This 10-15% however, is not refundable.
There are pros and cons to paying for bail with a bail bond and it all depends on each person’s own situation. Most people though, find that using a bail bond is much better for them. We offer free consultations 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so for more information please contact Newhall Bail Bond Store today!