Bail bonds in Joplin, MO


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Bail bonds

If you have been arrested for a major crime, you need to stay in prison while awaiting the bail hearing. During the bail hearing, the court will determine the bail amount that will get you released from prison. If you or a friend can quickly raise the money, then everything is fine. But if you don't have any available funds, you will be forced to remain in prison while waiting for your trial -- a scary prospect to contemplate. Thankfully, there is a solution: You or your family can get help from a bondsman that can post your bail to the court, get you released from jail.

But how can you connect with a bail bondsman ? That's where our website can help: We can help you search for a trusted and reliable bail bond agent in Joplin who can post the necessary bail to allow you to get out of jail.

Just what is a bail bond?

A bail bond is a surety bond that is provided by a bonding company to help with the release of a detained person so they can await their court date outside of prison.

There are 2 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 accused appears during the course of the trial and at the same time ensures that the accused will pay the fines and penalties imposed by the court.

Civil bail bonds are for civil cases. These offer surety on the debts, interests, and expenses imposed on the accused.

Should I hire a bondsman?

When you are able to pay bail on your own, you certainly don't have to hire a bail bondsman. For one, they ask a small charge for their service, not to mention the collateral you must provide for what is definitely categorized as a loan.

In almost all states, the bondsman will charge about 10-20% of the total amount of the bail. You can't get this back even if you are acquitted of the offense. On the upside, you don't have to bother with filing the paperwork or have to deal with court staff because the bondsman will handle everything . Second, you will have a better chance of getting your bail request accepted by virtue of the credibility and reputation of the bondsman alone. Third, as a result of their familiarity with the process, you can possibly be out of prison in a couple of hours.

And lastly, the bondsman understands the value of a good impression on the judge and jury. If you are transferred to the local or federal prison, you are going to be transported to court in the official prisoner's uniform. On the other hand, when you are out on a bail bond, you can dress smartly and ensure a good impression on the judge and jury.

How does the bail bonds process work

Bear in mind: If you are arrested and booked for an alleged criminal offense, straight away request for a lawyer to represent you and protect your legal rights. In addition, get in touch with a reliable person to get in touch with a bail agent to begin the bail bonds procedure. When this contact is made, the bondsman will want answers to general questions such as the suspect's name, date of birth, and the location or city of the arrest. The bail bondsman will then propose to post the bail money on your behalf in return for a service fee. Once the agreement is made, the bail bondsman will continue with the necessary actions to secure your release. Within hours, following the actions taken by your bail bondsman, you can walk out of prison, a free man once more.

Preparing to meet with a bail bondsman?

You should have have the following info on hand when talking to the bail bondsman:

  • The suspect's name
  • The prison, city, and county where the accused is committed
  • The defendant's booking number
  • The charges the suspect is facing
  • The amount of money of the bail

What is accepted as collateral?

In most cases, the bonding company will require collateral with the transaction. This is reasonable taking into consideration the risks involved. An inmate is a flight risk, and are numerous examples where a bail bondsman needed to employ a bounty hunter to bring back the fleeing offender.

But what is acceptable as collateral? Basically, if a bondsman considers an asset valuable, you are able to use it as collateral for the bond. Below are a some examples:

  • Real estate
  • Autos
  • Equities
  • Jewelry
  • Electronic devices
  • Bank accounts
  • Credit cards

If you can't afford the bond right now, bonding companies often offer payment options that you can use. Just talk to the bail bondsman to determine what option is the best one when it comes to your circumstances.

You can use our website to find a bondsman that is perfect for you. Many of them are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, ready to help you or a friend to spend the least amount of time in jail as possible.


Bail bonds in the Joplin area