How Bail Works in San Gabriel Valley

The Bail Process

To begin the process of obtaining a surety bond, or a bail bond, to secure the release of a defendant from jail, you must first speak with your San Gabriel Valley bail bond agent. Here at Adelante Bail Bonds, we can provide you with the resources you need to successfully post bail. Upon calling our office and speaking to one of our licensed and expertly trained bail bondsmen, you will be prompted for questioning. You may have to answer any of the following questions:

• How long have you known the defendant?
• What is the nature of the charges?
• When did the arrest take place?
• Are you and the defendant currently employed? If so, for how long?
• Are you and the defendant homeowners?

After answering these simple questions and making the decision to purchase a bond, you will then be sent documents to process and sign. We offer quick fax and email options, or can come to your home or jail. Upon finalizing the paperwork and Indemnity Agreement, we will then give you a receipt. The Indemnity Agreement is simply the contract between the signer and the bondsman stating that defendant will appear at all schedule court dates or the signer, or indemnitor, will be responsible for the full amount of the bond.

Next, we will send the bond contract to the jail at which your loved one is being held. Once the jail processes the information, they will release your loved one from jail.

The Cost of Bail Bonds in San Gabriel Valley

To purchase a bail bond in California, each bond agency is mandated by state law to charge a set rate. According to the law, you are responsible for 10% of the bond. Because this is the law, this price is non-negotiable. However, some cases offer an 8% discount rate for certain eligible bail bonds. We offer multiple payment options, including all major credit cards, cash and no cost financing for those who qualify.

If you choose to forego bailing the defendant out of jail, they will miss out on a vital opportunity to obtain adequate legal representation. It is absolutely imperative that they be released from jail in a timely manner to ensure their ability to talk to a criminal defense lawyer. Without an aggressive attorney, your loved one may face even longer periods of jail, so we advise you to consider helping them out!

For more information, contact a San Gabriel Valley bail bondsman at our office!