Bail Bondsman:
Explanation of Bail Bonds Agents...
A bail bond agent, or bondsman, is any person or corporation which will act as a surety and pledge money or property as bail for the
appearance of a criminal defendant in court. Although banks, insurance companies and other similar institutions are usually the sureties on other types
of contracts, for example, to bond a contractor who is under a contractual obligation to pay for the completion of a construction project, such entities are reluctant to put their depositors' or policyholders' funds at the kind of risk involved in posting a bail bond. Bail bond agents, on the other hand, are usually in the business to cater exclusively to criminal defendants, often securing their customers' bail release in just a few hours.
If arrested, what are the available release options?

Bail Agent Ethics...The bail licensee should endeavor constantly to be informed regarding current laws, proposed legislation, governmental
orders or regulations, and other significant information and public policies which may affect the interests of the client.

Bail...Bail is the means by which the U.S. criminal justice system permits the release of a defendant from custody while ensuring his appearance at all required court proceedings.

Traditionally, bail is some form of property deposited or pledged to a court to persuade it to release a suspect from jail, on the understanding that the suspect will return for trial or forfeit the bail (and possibly be brought up on charges of the crime of failure to appear). In some cases bail money may be returned at the end of the trial, if all court appearances are made, regardless of whether the person is found guilty or not guilty of the crime accused. If a bondsman is used and a surety bond has been obtained, the fee for that bond is the fee for the insurance policy purchased and is not refundable.

In some countries granting bail is common. Even in such countries, however, bail may not be offered by some courts under some circumstances; for instance, if the accused is considered likely not to appear for trial regardless of bail. Legislatures may also set out certain crimes to be not bailable, such as capital crimes.

How long does it take to get out on Bail?
The paperwork takes approximately 10-15 minutes.
The release time after the jail receives our paperwork is generally one hour or less for local police
stations and 3-12 hours for county jails. Generally speaking, the busier the holding facility,
the longer it takes.
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Where are you located?   Click Here for Map
121 Gass Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89101

We have agents throughout the United States with strong representation in major metropolitan areas.
The best way to determine if we can serve you is to call us at 702-598-FREE / 702-598-3733.
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Why don't I get my Premium back?
Bail premiums (a.k.a. the 15% you pay) are normally fixed by contract with the state.
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Why can't I do a cash bail myself?
You usually can for traffic and minor violations. While a few jurisdictions do allow cash bail by citizens who sign an appearance guarantee and / or post the entire bail (not just the 15% premium), most states now require a licensed bond agent to guarantee. This way the state knows it can instantly collect the entire bond amount plus it can put the burden of apprehending those who fail to appear on the bond agency. Put another way, most states do not hassle with collateral and property, they collect bail forfeitures in cash.
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What is and isn't good Collateral?
Anything which you own and has significant resale value is good collateral.

A house on which you pay a mortgage is considered good collateral up to the difference between it's value and the amount you still owe on the mortgage. Note that except for a house, items which you have bought on credit and are making payments are not usually collateral unless you hold the title (a.k.a. pink slip). For example, a car on which you have a loan in which the lender holds the title and you make payments is not collateral because lender has a lien on the vehicle.

You may keep possession of major collateral items (e.g. House, Boat, Cars, Motor Homes) as long as the Bail Agent holds the title (a.k.a. pink slip).

Personal items of high value (e.g. jewelry, fire arms, computers, cameras, stereos) can be used as collateral but normally must be surrendered to the Bail Agent who will hold them in a safe or other secure place. These items are normally valued at their current resale value, not what you originally paid for them.
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When do I get my Collateral back?
Upon completion of the court case. This happens when:

• The charges are dropped.
• The person is found innocent at trial.
• The person is sentenced at trial.

Of course, the Collateral will only be returned if there is no outstanding balance due on the Premium.
The Bail Bond Agent has a fidiciary (formal legal) responsibility to safeguard all collateral.
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What are the chances that the person will be released on their Own Recognizance (OR)?
OR release practices vary widely by court jurisdiction. Generally the more severe the charge, the less likely OR release is. Checking with the court or a criminal attorney is probably the best way to gauge the chances other than asking the jailers themselves.

A judge is likely to consider a person's stability in the community and in their employment when setting bail. But you should also know that bails and OR release standards have been raised in domestic dispute cases over the past few years. Some states now even have "mandatory cooling off" periods in which bail is not immediately granted for these types of cases.
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What happens if the person does not appear in court as promised?
A bench warrant is issued for the person's arrest and the person's name will appear in police bulletins as a fugitive. Although specifics vary depending on the jurisdiction, generally the court also authorizes the Bail Agency arrest authority for the individual as well.

The Bail Agency normally calls the person's home, work, and other references to try to find the fugitive and convince them to appear. If these efforts are unsuccessful, the Agency may then search and employ apprehension specialists (a.k.a. Bounty Hunters) to arrest the fugitive.

From the perspective of someone who guaranteed the appearance by posting collateral, you want to convince the fugitive to surrender himself to the police or court as soon as possible. Normally, if the fugitive is returned before actual remittance to the state, you can usually get your collateral back. Also, judges tend to get more irritated the longer a fugitive stays at large.

If the fugitive does not surrender and cannot be found by the forfeiture date, the Bail Agency remits the entire bond to the court and proceeds with legal action to seize and liquidate your collateral. By law, the Bail Agency is required to refund any value received in excess of the Bail amount following liquidation.

Because Free Bail Bonds has very experienced Bail Agents and we do not bail hardened criminals, we have one of the best appearance rates in the industry. We also have some of the best Bounty Hunters in the business who have apprehended major felons and fugitives for other agencies. Thus we are justifiably proud never to have had one of our bailees get away. As a guarantor, you will be glad that we are good at what we do.

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