San Gabriel Valley Criminal Bail Bonds

Bail Bond Agent Serving the San Gabriel Valley

A person who has been arrested and charged with a crime will face an arraignment, which is his or her first court appearance. At this time, the judge will inform the defendant of the criminal charges he or she is facing. The defendant will also enter a plea of guilty, not guilty, or no contest. If the defendant pleads not guilty, the judge will set bail or in some cases may grant a release on one's own recognizance, where no bail is due. Bail is an amount of money that must be paid for a defendant to be released from jail while he or she is awaiting trial. In some cases, it may take months or even years for a trial to end and bail may be set at an amount that is too high for the defendant to pay on his or her own.

In these cases, a defendant can seek a criminal bail bond. A bail bond is a legal document that involves liability for the full bail amount, should the defendant fail to appear in court when scheduled. In California, a defendant or a representative of the defendant (friend, family member, etc.) may purchase a bail bond for 10% of the full bail amount. For example, if bail is set at $20,000 a bail bond would cost $2,000. Bail bonds may be secured by putting up collateral (real estate or other valuable property) or by way of a Surety Company, a type of insurance company.

Why Choose a San Gabriel Valley Bail Bondsman

To secure a criminal bail bond in the San Gabriel Valley, you will need to work with a licensed bail bond agent. At Adelante Bail Bonds, we assist clients with their criminal bail bond needs throughout Altadena, Whittier, Pasadena, Pomona, Hacienda Heights, Arcadia, Rowland Heights, and the surrounding areas in the San Gabriel Valley. We have over forty years of experience and can advise you on your options in securing a criminal bail bond for your loved one.