Getting arrested or having a family member end up in jail is no way to spend the holidays. But did you know that being in jail doesn’t mean that you have to stay in jail? If you can pay a portion of that bail you’ll be able to walk away free, at least until your arraignment or next court hearing.
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While defendants of smaller crimes may be released after arraignment, those that have committed more serious crimes will remain in jail until their court dates unless a bail or bond is posted. The bail amount depends on whether the defendant is a flight risk and whether they may commit additional crimes upon being released, though bail can also be denied altogether. Continue reading
Those that voted in the 2020 election in California had an interesting choice to make. Given that access to money can make it easier to get out of jail on bail, Golden State voters were allowed to decide whether to replace the existing bail bond system with something a little more equitable. After all, those without the means to post bail often languished in jail until their court dates while their well-heeled counterparts could walk free shortly after being booked. Continue reading
If you or a loved one has been recently arrested and subsequently released on bail, it can be a worrisome time. After all, being stuck in jail is no way to spend the holidays or any other time of year – and worrying about upcoming court dates can be a burden weighing on anyone’s shoulders. A bail bondsman can help get you or your loved one out of jail, but what about what happens after you go home? What are your rights? Can you leave the county while on bail? Or what about other travel restrictions while you’re out on bail? Continue reading
