It is important to understand how the bail bond system works in order to make informed decisions about what to do if you or a loved one are arrested. The bail bond system is in place to ensure that defendants appear in court as scheduled. If the defendant appears in court, the bail money will be refunded. If they don’t, the bondman has the right to pursue them for the full amount.
In San Diego, when someone is arrested, they may be released from custody on bail. The amount of bail is set by a judge and is usually based on the severity of the crime and the defendant’s ability to pay. The defendant can either post the bail amount themselves or seek the help of a bail bondsman. If they appear in court as scheduled, the bail money will be refunded. If they don’t, the bondman has the right to pursue them for the full amount.
How to Bail Someone Out of Jail in San Diego?
When a friend or a family member is taken to jail in San Diego, you should act as soon as possible after the arrest. The bail process is very simple and is set by the court, the jail or the arresting agency. Christian Bail Bonds will guide you through the entire bail bond release process. What you have to do is:
- Call us
- We look up the arrested person, the charges, and the bail information
- We guide you through the bail bond application process
- We find a solution to pay the bail bond
- Christian Bail Bonds puts up the full bail amount for you
- We post the bond with the jail and we are responsible for ensuring that your loved one will appear as directed by the court
- The jail will begin the defendant’s release process
Information Needed to Start the Bail Bond Process
- Your name
- Driver’s license or ID
- Address
Once the bail bond is posted, it takes from 2 to 6 hours to be released from jail. It depends on the facility in San Diego County where the client is located.
What Happens After Our Client Is Released from Jail?
- Our client will sign the bail documents
- We explain the court information and the client’s obligations
- Clients will be assigned a court date in the near future. That means they will go to the assigned court and they will fight the case
- We ask that the client checks in with us and gives us a phone call after each court date to let us know what happened
Conclusion
If you need help bailing a loved one out of jail, call Christian Bail Bonds immediately. We will guide you through the entire bail bond release process and make sure your loved one appears in court as scheduled.