Have you or a loved one found yourself in the unfortunate situation of being arrested and are being held under police custody in Clinton, North Carolina? You have probably found yourself thinking about getting a bail. But how? Bail might seem obvious and therefore simple, but there are many things to be aware of when considering this option.
Individuals who have never been through a criminal justice system, when they end up in jail and are confronted with a bail situation, usually they are not sure what to do. Some of the following questions might go through anyones mind. For example , if you are arrested and have to pay $50,000 in bail, does that mean you will have to stay in jail? If you cannot afford to pay the entire amount, can someone else pay? Can you hire a bondsman to pay for you? How do you go about doing that?
Understanding how bail works, how courts determine bail amounts, what kinds of payment methods you can use, and other similar issues is important for anyone who is faced with arrest, or the arrest of a family member or loved one.
Overview of Clinton bail bond process
When an individual is arrested by law enforcement, they will be taken to the local police or county sheriff’s department for booking.
The amount of the bail bond is determined by the criminal court judge. Most often, the defendant will be able to post bail immediately.
Posting a bail bond involves a contractual undertaking guaranteed by the bail bonds agency, defendant and the co-signer. The bail bond is a financial guarantee to the court that the defendant will appear in court each and every time the court orders.
For the above service, a bail bonds agent will charge a certain amount as a premium (typically 15% of the full bail amount).
After an agreement is reached between the bail bonds agent and the co-signer (family or friends) and all fees are paid, the bail bond agent physically posts a bail bond for the full bond amount with the court.
After all the formalities are completed, the defendant is released on bail and given a date and location to appear in court.
Frequently Asked Questions:
This is a process by which a defendant who has failed to appear in court can have their bench warrant removed and the bail bond re-activated or “reinstated” with the court.The defendant, working with Clinton bail bonds, will report back to the court, which allows the court to set a new court date for the defendant. This proceeding may result in additional fees to the defendant/co-signer.
The premium is the money earned by the bail bonding agency, at the time the defendant is released from custody, therefore it is not subject to return. This is the case even if the defendant is found innocent, the case is dismissed or the defendant is placed back into custody for another offense.
The defendant and any co-signer(s) are responsible to the bail bonding agency, for the premium and any fees or additional expenses incurred by the bail bonding agency on their behalf.
A cosigner is an individual who promises to pay the bail bond company, in situations when the person they post bail for does not appear in court. In few cases its ok, if a person fails to appear in the court, as long as they go back to the court. However if the person does not appear and is evading the court dates then the cosigner is contacted to help find the person or asked to pay the full amount of the bond.
The defendant needs to get permission from the bail bonds office in writing before attempting to do so. If the court has given you direct instructions not to leave the state or country you must then get permission from the bail agent and the court before leaving. Otherwise you are subject to arrest.
This could potentially vary for each bonds office, however for the most part you can expect them to accept various forms of bail collateral such as : Real estate, Cars, Credit cards, Stocks, Bonds, Jewelry, Personal credit, Bank accounts.
