Bail Bonds in Vigo County, IN


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Bail bonds

One of the most scary places you can find yourself in is inside a prison after you have been apprehended and accused of an supposed criminal offense. Things can go south even more when you or your family have no immediate money available to post your bail , which will allow you temporary freedom. In such a challenging moment, you first need to relax yourself, think straight, and opt for the most effective solution: Get in touch with a bail bondsman who can help a lot in getting you out of jail.

You are allowed at least one phone call after your arrest. Use that phone call to get in touch with a family member and request him or her to reach out to a bail bond agent. Your family member could visit our site to look for a reputable bail bond agent in Vigo County who can then post the bail in your place to get you your temporary freedom.

Just what is a bail bond?

A bail bond is a surety bond that is supplied by a bonding company to help with the release of an apprehended individual so they can await their court hearing outside of jail.

There are two kinds of bail bond, particularly a criminal bail bond and a civil bail bond.

A criminal bail bond comes into play in criminal cases. It guarantees that the offender shows up during the course of the trial and at the same time ensures that the defendant will pay the fines and penalties imposed by the court.

Civil bail bonds are for civil cases. These provide surety on the financial obligations, interests, and expenses imposed on the offender.

A bail bondsman is your link to freedom

A bondsman is your quick link to getting out of jail after your arrest. If you don't have sufficient funds to pay the bail yourself and gain temporary liberty, your best recourse is a reputable bail bond company that will cover the bail in your place. Most bondsmen charge a premium of 10% of the total bail amount. That is just fair, looking at the risk the bonding company is taking in providing the money. If you don't appear in court, the court will forfeit the bail bond provided by the bondsman. In any case, you need not worry yourself with the finances at this time. Your pressing concern is to get yourself released from jail, and a reliable bondsman can make that happen for you.

Furthermore, you need not worry yourself with the difficult judicial procedure in posting bail since the bonding company will take care of that to facilitate your release from prison. The only thing that needs to be done is for you or someone else to contact a reputable bail agent. That representative will propose you a deal, proposing to post your bail to get you out of jail in return for a reasonable fee. With your consent, the bail bondsman will then pay the bail in your place, releasing you from police custody.

You still will need to show up at your court hearing though. However, you will be appearing in court in civilian clothes and not in a prison uniform. That can improve your confidence as you defend yourself from your accuser. Moreover, the judge hearing your case will probably have a more good impression of you, rather than if you were to appear in court wearing a jail attire, looking like you're already guilty of the offense you're accused of even before the court can come to a decision. You can thank your bail bondsman for making this possible.

How does the bail bond process work?

Finding the right bonding company is very important. Unfortunately, there are dishonest businesses out there that take advantage of unwary people who are already desperate for help.

So be prepared when you speak with a bail bondsman. Ask all your questions, and only once all your questions are answered should you take the next steps of employing their services. They can then proceed with paying the bail and submitting the necessary documents to get you or your loved one released from prison.

What your bail bondsman needs to know about you

When you or a friend get in contact with a bail bondsman, they will ask the following questions:

  • The name of the suspect
  • The name and location of the jail where the accused is detained
  • The booking number in the police blotter
  • The complaints filed against the accused
  • Any other relevant info

What is accepted as collateral?

In most cases, the bonding company will ask for collateral with the deal. This is understandable, taking into consideration the risks involved. An offender is a flight risk, and are many occasions where a bondsman needed to hire a bounty hunter to bring back the fleeing defendant.

But what is accepted as collateral? Basically, if a bail bondsman considers something valuable, you can use it as collateral for the bail bond. Listed below are a few examples:

  • Real estate
  • Automobiles
  • Shares
  • Jewelry
  • Electronics
  • Bank accounts
  • Visa or mastercard

If you have trouble paying for the bail bond, bail bonds companies usually have payment options that you can make use of. Just speak with the bail bondsman to determine which option is the best one in your situation.

You can use our site to find a bondsman that is perfect for you. Almost all of them operate 24/7, ready to help you or your loved one to spend the least amount of time in prison as possible.


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