The legal system, along with the bail bond process, can often seem somewhat overwhelming and intimidating initially, especially for those unfamiliar with its intricacies. However, our friendly and knowledgeable experts are more than happy to assist you in navigating this complex landscape and answer any questions you may have.
”What is a bail bond?”
When people think of bail, they often think the bail bond IS the money that is paid to get a defendant out of jail, but that’s not the case. A bail bond is the agreement by the accused to appear for their scheduled trial OR they will pay the amount of money set by the court. The bail bond agreement is cosigned by a professional bail bondsman, who will charge a fee to the defendant for the service of guaranteeing the payment.
“How do Bail Bonds work?”
Typically, the amount a judge sets for bail is higher than most people are able to pay in full. Instead of having the defendant wait in jail until their trial, which could be months away, a professional bail bond company can pay bail fees to the court on the defendant’s behalf. Bail bond agents charge the defendant a fee for this service, which is usually around 10% of the total bail cost.
“What is the process of getting a bail bond?”
Working with a bail bond company is relatively straightforward. When you call, you’ll need to have some basic information available, such as the FULL legal name of the accused, the charges against them, the bail amount, and where they are being held, etc. The bail bonds professional will use this information to get all of the proper paperwork in order and walk you through the cosigner agreement, payment information, and other important documents. Once these are completed and signed, the paperwork will be filed with the court and processed to get your loved one released to you to await their court date.
“Where can I find information about my loved one’s arrest and court date?”
You can utilize the Missouri Court Dockets. (Case.net) to obtain the information. Also feel free to let our trained professionals assist you now.