Bail Bonds - How to Get Out of Jail

If you ever end up in jail, you may need bail bonds to get out of jail. A member of your family or a close friend can pay a portion of the total amount needed to get you out of jail. You can make arrangements to make the payments over the phone. The friend or family member will have to pay 10 percent of the total cost to free you. Paying this amount upfront is a promise that you will appear in court and that you will not try to leave town. 

In order to use the bail bonds process to help free you, your loved ones must know your full name, your exact date of birth, and the location where you are being held. The person should also know the exact charge for which you are being held and your booking number. This information will be provided to the agent on a form. The form may require additional information regarding your place of work and information regarding past arrests. 

A licensed agent will make sure that you are not overcharged. The agent will give your loved ones a list of all of the charges that are imposed. They should be sure that they keep the receipt because it should state not only the amount that was paid but also the purpose for the payment. The people who are bailing you out should also be sure to carefully read any contracts or other documents before signing. The amount that is necessary to be paid may be financed in some cases. Sometimes people put up their home for collateral when someone that they love is arrested. 

An arrest impacts the entire family. It can have a harsh financial impact depending on the amount that must be paid and your financial situation. In most cases, people do not have the extra money available to spend on bail bonds. 

If you have never visited an agent before, the situation can be somewhat unnerving, but everything will be fine as long as the fees can be paid and you do not try to flee. Your loved ones must sign a contract stating that if you do flee or do not show up for all of your required court dates, the full amount must be paid, and this can add up to thousands of dollars. So, although it may seem that the initial money is a high price to pay, the full amount can be quite expensive. 

The best thing that you can do is contact someone who you know who can visit an agent on your behalf. Make sure that this person has the required information that should be provided to the agent. You also need to make sure that you meet all commitments that are imposed by the court. Missing a court date or leaving town without permission from the court can cause financial damage that may not be easily repaired. It can also cost you the relationship between yourself your friends, and loved ones.