Frequently Asked Questions
What Jails do we service?
In short, unless you or your loved one intend to stay in jail until an appointed court date, bail needs to be made in any instance that a suspect is in custody and awaiting a hearing. Bail bonds make this possible.
Using our bail bond services, bail can be secured with your loved one returning home within hours of bail being set.
How do Bail Bonds Work in San Diego, CA?
When a defendant has non-capital (a charge that omits the death penalty) charges, they will often be given a chance to make bail. Bail is a specified sum of money that functions as insurance between the court and the defendant. Defendants have the opportunity to pay their bond in cash, but many cannot do this.
In short, unless you or your loved one intend to stay in jail until an appointed court date, bail needs to be made in any instance that a suspect is in custody and awaiting a hearing. Bail bonds make this possible.
Using our bail bond services, bail can be secured with your loved one returning home within hours of bail being set.
Is Bail Set for Everyone That’s Arrested?
Not everyone has bail set for them. Only non-capital related crimes are offered bail. These are crimes that do not have the potential to invoke the death penalty. However, bail can also be denied by the court, depending on the circumstances of the case.
When is Bail Denied?
Generally, bail is denied for violent crimes, felonies, or threats made to harm another party during court proceedings. This assumes that if the defendant were released, they potentially would carry out said threat or repeat the originally alleged offense.
Additionally, your history can come back to bite you as well. Any instances of repeat offenses are difficult to get around. The judge in your case will review the records first to determine if they are relevant to the current case, and can then deny the bail application altogether.
What Does it Mean to “Skip Bail?”
Skipping bail is something you never want to do. This simply means that you had a set court date that you failed to appear in court or met the bail conditions set when you were originally arrested.
Now, preventing your loved ones from skipping bail is majorly important to keep them safe.
How to Help Avoid Skipping Bail in San Diego, CA
Keep Us Up to Date
Keeping us up to date with any major changes in their life is essential as well. To best help yourself or your loved one, we need to know if you’ve changed your living situation, are planning to travel, and more. Communicating well is vital through this time to ensure that there’s mutually assured safety.
Stay Current With the Loved One
You have to stay current with what’s going on in their life. In the case that they feel as they don’t have a strong support team and that they have to handle the situation on their own, there’s a much higher chance of them fleeing. They don’t necessarily have to agree with their situation, but at least make sure they’re calm and are assured that it’s going to work out.
Don’t Become a Flight Risk
Flight risk is determined by behaviors, attitudes, and previous records. The only case where flight risk is almost guaranteed is in the circumstance that you’ve been accused of a crime severe enough to be a threat to the community. Otherwise, you can avoid being deemed a flight risk by keeping high spirits, staying positive, and representing yourself well with us. We want to help you as much as possible, we just need you to be there to make that happen.
Avoid Additional Costs
The defendant needs to show up for court if they’re going to avoid added fees. Do whatever you can to assure this will happen, aside from showing up for them. When the defendant is not able to show up for court, their collateral paid is lost, a search begins to ensure they get back to court, and we are required to give the court the entire bail amount as listed. This wastes resources on both of our ends, which makes the entire process far more difficult. Show up, be aware of the conditions and any accommodations that need to be made, and you’ll avoid any added time, costs, and other frustrations.
Types of Bail Bonds
Surety Bond
Type of bond that pertains to a third-party paying for bail after the defendant’s failure to appear in court. These bonds are common today.
Federal Bond
The primary difference between this sort of bond and a surety bond is that this type of bond refers to persons who have been detained for immigration reasons. Because it’s a federal offense, bail is typically set a little higher.
Citation Bond
Citation bonds are enforced when the officer making the arrest doesn’t take the defendant to court. These will be set for a date to appear in court, which are for far more minor violations related to traffic stops, misdemeanors, and mo
