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What Does It Mean to Be Held on Bond?

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If you or someone you love has been arrested and is being held on bond, it means that a written promise has been signed by the defendant and surety to ensure that the defendant appears in court at the scheduled time and date. The court sets the amount of the bail, which is an amount of money in cash, property, or surety bond to make sure that a person attends all required court appearances. Being held on bond enables the arrested person (defendant) to be released from jail until his or her case is completed.

A person who has been arrested for a crime and booked into jail must go before a judge who decides the terms and conditions of that particular person’s bail order. There are certain circumstances in which bail is denied. Those cases are most likely to occur if the arrested person is considered a threat to the public. If bail is denied, the defendant cannot be released before the trial and is “remanded” into police custody.

If the defendant is granted a release from jail, a bond order has to be granted by the judge. That bond may be secured, which means that money or property is paid to secure the defendant’s release or unsecured, which is when you sign a document that says you will pay a certain amount of money if the defendant breaks his or her bond conditions.

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Information You Need Before Contacting a Bail Bondsman, Part 1

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You want to get your loved one released from jail as soon as possible. Everything in the process goes more smoothly if you gather a few key pieces of information before you contact the bail agent. Once the agent has the necessary paperwork, he can get the person in jail out in a timely manner. Check out the tips below which you should have in hand to answer the questions your bondsman will ask.

Defendant’s Full Name

You need the defendant’s full name, including middle name, completed with the correct spelling to give to the bail agent. You should also have the arrested person’s birthday (with year) as a piece of information that properly identifies him or her.

Arrested Person’s Booking Number

The booking number is basically your loved one’s only form of identification while he or she is in jail. That’s the number used by the facility to record the defendant’s information and keep track of that particular case. The bail bondsman needs the booking number in order to identify who they are posting bail for, to make sure there are no mix-ups during the process.

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Common Bail Bonds Language, Part 1

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In the stress of bailing out a loved one, it helps to understand the language of bail bonds. Those in the legal system may use phrases that are familiar to them but unfamiliar to those involved for other reasons. Often times, lawyers, bail bondsmen, and judges use specialized language and forget that those charged with a crime may need a better understanding of the language being used in their cases.

Some of the most-used bail bond terms—ones that you are most likely to hear or see if necessary—include all of the following:

  • Bond: A bond is a kind of contract to assure that when the person accused is released, he or she will return to court at a date specified by a judge. A bondsman guarantees your appearance by putting up the bond money for you.
  • Bond Premium: The bail bonds agency charges a “bond premium,” which is the amount they get paid for their services. The amount is typically 10% of the total bond amount but varies.
  • Collateral: The bondsman needs a guarantee that the accused will meet the conditions of the bond, so collateral, such as a car or home is forfeited if the conditions aren’t met.

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