Downey Bail

How a Downey Bail Bond Works

What is a Bail Bond

Surety bonds, commonly known as a bail bonds, are contracts between a state licensed bail agent and the signer or cosigners and guaranteeing that a defendant will appear for scheduled court appearances. In the event of failure to appear, sometimes called a “skip”, the signers of the bail bond contract agree to pay the court the full amount of the bond.
If you are considering bailing someone out of jail, it is important that you know how the process works and understand your bail indemnitor responsibilities. we can answer your specific questions or provide more Downey bail bond information 24 hours a day.
Please call Downey Bail Bonds at call 1-800-944-1599 to speak with a licensed Downey bail agent.

Purpose of the Bail System

The purpose of the bail system is to guarantee the appearance of a criminal defendant in court. The bail system was imported to the U.S. from England in Colonial times and has origins dating back to medieval times. Statistically, the bail system works well and costs taxpayers nothing as bail agents are underwritten privately.
As a licensed bail agent, We are dedicated to providing you with bail bond information including how Downey bail bonds work, the bail system, cost and the approval process. This is likely a difficult time in your life and Downey Bail Bonds can get you through the process quickly. I hope you will find the following information about Downey bail bonds helpful.

Bond Approval

In order to approve Downey bail bonds, information will be collected by the bail agent through an interview. Some bail bondsmen require collateral in order to secure the full amount of the bond. At Tonya Page Bail Bonds, I work with clients to create a bail contract where collateral is not necessary if possible. The process takes just a few minutes.
I understand that the bail process can be confusing and frustrating. There is a lot to understand. We have agents ready to assist you 24×7. If you need more information about Downey bail bonds, please call 1-800-944-1599 for fast, live service.

Completing the Process – Release from Jail

After the paperwork is finalized, a licensed agent will file, or “post”, the bond with the jail which will result in the release of the defendant. Again, jail facilities vary in the amount of time to process the bond and release the detainee. From start to finish, this bail agency will generally complete the paperwork and posting process in 1-2 hours. For this service, the customer is charged a bail bond fee (generally 10% of the full bail amount, which is mandated by state law).

If the Defendant is not Bailed Out

If the defendant is not bailed out or otherwise released, she or he will usually remain in custody until arraignment and potentially until the matter has been resolved in court. The benefit of being released on bail is that the defendant will have time obtain qualified legal services and present the case in a complete manner.