Bail Bonds in City and County of Honolulu, HI


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Bail bonds

Essentially, a bail bond is a type of promise that you are going to show up at the hearing at the date specified. In return, you will be permitted to walk free even if you are still awaiting trial for a criminal or civil charge. Alternatively, you will stay prison while awaiting the court to rule on either conviction or acquittal. A bondsman can pay bail for you and get you released from jail.

Depending on the charge, the amount of bail could be steep. Very few accuseds are able to post the bail bond. Certainly there's a reason why the correctional system is overloaded. But there's a lawful way to earn your temporary release even while your lawsuit is still in progress. With our website you can search for a reputable bondsman in City and County of Honolulu.

Use a bail bond to gain temporary freedom after getting arrested

The law allows a bondsman to post a bail bond, also known as surety bond, to help people apprehended and accused of a criminal offense gain temporarily released from jail while awaiting their trial.

The judicial system allows two types of bail -- a criminal bail bond and a civil bail bond.

To make it clear, a judge does not require a criminal bail bond to punish you for your supposed crime. You are still presumed innocent up until proven guilty. Even so, the judge needs to have an assurance that you will show up in court to face your accuser; hence, the need to post bail. If you show up at all of your scheduled criminal proceedings as promised, and you are in the end acquitted, the bail amount will be repaid to you. In the case that you are condemned, the bail money will be used to take care of the fines and penalties that the court might enforce on you. When you skip the court appearances, your bail will be forfeited and you will be subject to arrest.

However, the civil bail bonds enforced on civil cases serve as an assurance or a surety with the court where the financial obligations, claims, and fees enforced on the accused can be taken from.

Should I hire a bondsman?

If you are able to pay bail by yourself, you certainly don't need to have to hire a bail bondsman. For one, they require a small charge for their service, in addition to the collateral you must provide for what is definitely categorized as a loan.

In almost all states, the bonding company will charge a rate of around 10-20% of the total amount of the bond. You will not get this money back even if you are acquitted of the charge. On the upside, you don't need to worry about filing the paperwork or dealing with court staff because the agent will take care of everything . Second, you will have a better chance of getting your bail application accepted by virtue of the reputation of the bondsman alone. Thirdly, due to their familiarity with the procedure, you can possibly be released from jail in a matter of hours instead of days.

Finally, the bail bondsman understands the benefit of a good impression on the judge and jury. If you are transferred to the regional or federal prison, you are going to be hauled to court in the official prisoner's uniform. In contrast, when you made bail, you can dress smartly and make a good first impression on the judge and jury.

How does the bail bonds process work

Keep in mind: When you are arrested and booked for an alleged criminal offense, straight away ask for an attorney to work with you and protect your civil rights. Also, contact a reliable friend to link you up with a bondsman to start the bail procedure. Once this contact is made, the bail bondsman will require answers to general questions like the defendant's name, birthdate, and the area or city of the arrest. The bail bondsman will then propose to put up the bail for you in return for an affordable service fee. Right after the deal is made, the bondsman will proceed with the actions to have you released from prison. In a matter of hours, following the action taken by your bondsman, you can walk out of jail, free once more.

Information your bail bondsman needs

When you contact a bail bondsman, you have to provide these details:

  • Your full name if you are the suspect
  • The name and location of the prison where the suspect is held
  • The booking number in the police blotter
  • The complaints filed against the suspect
  • Any extra related information

What is accepted as collateral?

Almost always, the bondsman requires collateral with the transaction. This is understandable, taking into account the risks involved. An offender is a possible flight risk, and are countless examples where a bondsman had to employ a bounty hunter to recover the fleeing defendant.

But what is accepted as collateral? Essentially, if a bail bondsman considers something valuable, you are able to use it as a guarantee for the bail bond. Below are a few examples:

  • Real estate
  • Vehicles
  • Stocks
  • Jewelry
  • Electronics
  • Bank accounts
  • Visa or mastercard

If you can't afford the bond right now, bonding companies have payment plans that you can make use of. Just speak with the bondsman to figure out what option is best suited when it comes to your circumstances.

Use our site to search for a bondsman that is perfect for your needs. Most of them are open 24x7, ready to help you or a family member to spend the as little time as possible in jail.


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