Bail: What It Is, What It Means, and How It's Set

You may have just received a call that someone you know, love, or care about has been arrested in San Gabriel Valley and has been taken to jail. You've learned that his or her bail has been set at $50,000 but have no idea what that means, why the amount is so high or what steps you'll need to take in order to get them out.

In essence, bail is the amount which is paid to the court that allows a defendant to be released from jail while awaiting trial. The amount of the defendan'ts bail is determined by something called the "Los Angeles County Bail Schedule." The bail schedule takes into account repeat offenders and/or "flight risk". The more risk that a defendant will not return to court, the higer the bail will be set. The severity of the crime in which the defendant has been charged with will also be considered. The more serious the crime, the higher his or her bail will be.

To purchase San Gabriel Valley bail bonds, the law only requires you pay 10% of the total amount of the bail. A licensed bondsman from Adelante Bail Bonds can assist you in getting your loved one out of jail fast. Someone is available to speak with you 24-hours a day, 365 days a year.