Do I Need To Work With A Bail Bondsman To Post Bail?

If you learn someone you care for has been arrested and taken to a South Bay jail you might be wondering what your options are in terms of getting them out of jail. This may be your first time needing to deal with such a situation, and for many, it can bring up a number of questions.

Although working with a South Bay bail bondsman isn't necessary many find this to be the easiest solution. Bail bonds companies charge 10% of the total bail amount as a "premium" for their services. If bail has been set at $25,000, this means $2,500 will need to be paid to get a defendant out of jail. This is a non-refundable fee.

On the other hand, a second option is to pay the amount of the bail in full via cashier's check or cash with the jail. That money is refundable at the end of the defendant's case, but it may take considerable some time before that money is returned.

If neither option is utilized, the defendant will need to remain in custody until brought before a judge.

At Adelante Bail Bonds, we're experts in South bay bail bonds and can help get you through this difficult time. Call us at 310-626-4100 to ask us how we can help.