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What is the procedure
when a person is arrested?
What are the
options for release from custody?
What is Bail?
How
is the Bail Amount set?
Can I post Bail myself?
What
is a Surety Bond?
How much will bail cost?
How
quickly can I get my relative or friend released from jail?
Why
RESPECT BAIL BONDS? |
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What is the procedure
when a person is arrested?
After arrest, the accused will usually be taken to a detention
facility for booking. This process involves taking personal
information, recording information about the alleged offence,
searching records for previous offenses, taking fingerprints
and photos, and placing in a holding cell. |
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What
are the options for release from custody?
Although in some cases the accused may be held without
any options for release, in most cases, the court or jail
will exercise the following options:
- Release the accused without filing charges.
- Release the accused on his/her own recognizance.
This is called (being OR'd). The accused is released
with a promise to appear in court at a specified date.
- Release the accused by issuing a Citation to appear
in court at a specified date. Note that a Citation
may also be issued prior to booking.
- Set Bail as a condition for release.
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What
is Bail?
Bail is a form of monetary security the court uses to
ensure the accused will appear in court at all required
appearances. If the accused appears when required, the
court refunds the bail. If the accused fails to appear,
the court keeps the bail, and may issue a warrant for
arrest. |
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How
is the Bail Amount set?
Judges are responsible for setting bail, but because many
people want to get out of jail as quickly as possible,
most jails have standard Bail Schedules which specify
the amounts of bail for different offences. These schedules
may vary from county to county, and are usually set by
municipal, superior, and other judges.
In setting or denying bail, the judge or magistrate's
primary concern is public safety. Other considerations
in setting the bail amount are the seriousness of the
offence and the previous criminal record of the accused.
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Can I
post Bail myself?
Yes, anyone may pay the full amount of the bail. However,
most people do not have access to the full bail amount
immediately to quickly secure release of the accused.
Also, you will not have access to your funds until all
court appearances (through resolution of the charges)
are complete, thereby tying up your funds for what could
be a lengthy period. Another consideration is that your
funds are at risk if, for any reason, the accused fails
to appear at a court appearance. |
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What is a Surety
Bond?
A surety bond (or bail bond) is the form of security posted
by a professional Bail Bond Agency to guarantee the accused
will appear in court. The Surety Company assumes responsibility
for the accused, and guarantees that the full amount of
the bond will be paid to the court if the accused fails
to appear at all required appearances. |
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How much will bail
cost?
In the State of California , bail amounts are regulated
by the California Department of Insurance and are typically
ten percent of the bail amount. At Respect Bail Bonds,
we will strive to work with you to find economical and
affordable terms. |
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How
quickly can I get my relative or friend released from
jail?
We understand your priority is to have your loved one
released as quickly as possible. Respect Bail Bonds has
the personnel and technology to start working on your
bail bond immediately when you call us.
- Our call center never closes, and our agents are
available 24 hours a day.
- We have immediate online access to booking reports
and can retrieve bail information for all county jails.
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- Your Bond Application is downloadable on this site,
or can be sent to you by fax.
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- Your deposit can be made be made by credit card,
and the Bail Bond delivered to the jail immediately.
- At that point, the jail can begin the process to
release your friend or family member.
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Why RESPECT BAIL
BONDS?
Because we care!
We understand the trauma that you and your loved ones
may be experiencing. That's why we provide the latest
technology to secure the fastest and most economical
release possible. That's why our staff of trained professionals
endorse the California Bail Agents Association Code
of Ethics and strive to go the extra mile for you and
your loved ones... with respect.
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