How Do California Bail Bonds Work?

This time around, we’re going straight for the answer. Then, we’ll inform you on the types of bail and other necessary information you should know about getting your loved one out of jail.

Bail bonds are, more often than not, 10% of the entire bai – and non-refundable. Companies like Synergy Bail Bonds call this the premium. Some may go lower and request only 7% of the entire bail, but that will depend on the crime and contracted terms.

Immediately upon clearance of the premium, the bail bondsman will deliver the bond to the specific court to release the defendant with the promise that he or she will appear back in court on their court appointed date.

What types of bails are offered in California?

Cash

A cash bond is when the defendant, family member, or friend posts the entire bond amount. That means if the bail is $250,000, the person pays the entire $250,000.

Property Bond

A property bond is when the defendant, family member, or friend’s home is pledged as security to post the bail amount. In this case, the property needs to be worth a lot more than the actual bail amount. If not, it won’t be approved by the judge.

Bail Bond

A bail bond is the most common way for a defendant, family member, or friend to get the arrested person out of prison. This system is reliable and easy to use. The pricing details were mentioned above. If you have any other specific questions regarding bail bonds, please reach out to Synergy Bail Bonds. Their contact information can be found here.

How do you post bail in California?

If you’re working with a cash pay, you’ll want to bring the entire bail sum to the clerk of the court or whatever arresting agency responsible. In California, you can pay with cash, a cashier’s check, a money order, or a traveler’s check. Please call the person in charge of processing bail to confirm they are currently accepting all forms of payment.

If you’re working with a bail bond pay, you will submit the 10% to the company of your choosing and wait for the funds to be fully processed. This typically takes about 2–6 hours. Once complete, the bail bondsman will take care of the rest – bringing the funds to the appropriate person and securing the defendant’s release.

What happens if the defendant doesn’t show up in court after paying the premium to the bail bondsman?

Well, whether the defendant pays the full amount of bail or the 10% premium to the bail bondsman, it doesn’t matter. If he or she doesn’t show up in court, they may be charged with a misdemeanor or felony crime. The legal case may suffer, too. In cases like this, the arrested party will not be granted a second opportunity to be released on bail. Upon re-arrest, he or she will stay in jail until court appearances are conducted and a confirmation is reached – innocent or guilty.

To add, if the defendant fails to appear in court after a full cash bail was paid, they will no longer get those funds back. The same goes with any collateral that’s put up.

If the arrested party doesn’t show up in court and a bail bondsman was involved, their company’s bond will be forfeited. The bondsman will then have 6 months to return the defendant to custody, which is typically when bounty hunters are hired to locate and return them.

If you need any additional information on bail bonds, please visit our site today. Link included here.