Bail bonds in West Hartford, CT


Capitol Bail Bonds - West Hartford

91 S Main St
West Hartford, CT 06107

LIZA DAVIS BAIL BONDS

70 Shepard Rd
West Hartford, CT 06110

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Bail bonds

In its essence, a bail bond is a kind of guarantee that you will show up at your court hearing at the date specified. In return, you will be permitted to remain free even though you are still awaiting trial for a criminal or civil charge. Otherwise, you will remain prison while waiting on the court to decide on either acquittal or conviction. A bondsman can pay bail for you and get you out of jail.

Depending upon the allegation, the amount of bail could be steep. Few defendants have the ability to post the bond. There's a good reason why the correctional system is overburdened. However, there's a legal solution to gain your temporary release from prison even when your lawsuit is ongoing. With our website you can find a reputable bondsman in West Hartford.

Why does a judge impose a bail bond ?

The law allows the services of a commercial bonding company to post a bail bond, also known as surety bond, to help a suspect gain temporary freedom while awaiting their court hearing.

The law allows two types of bail bond-- a criminal bail bond and a civil bail bond.

To make it clear, a court does not impose a criminal bail bond to punish you for your supposed criminal offense. You are still presumed innocent up until proven guilty. That being said, the court needs an assurance that you will appear in court to face your accuser; hence, the requirement to post bail. If you show up at all your arranged criminal procedures as required, and you are eventually acquitted, the bail amount will be given back to you. In case you are found guilty, the bail money will be used to cover the fines and penalties that the court might enforce on you. If you skip the court appearances, your bail will be forfeited and you will be subject to getting arrested.

The same justification applies to civil bail bonds. The bail enforced on civil cases serves as a guarantee or a surety that the defendant will be capable to pay the fines and penalties that the court can enforce on the accused after the trial.

Should I hire a bail bondsman?

When you are able to pay bail by yourself, you certainly don't need to hire a bonding company. For one, they require a fee for their assistance, not to mention the collateral you must provide for what is definitely classified as a loan.

In almost all states, the bonding company will charge a rate of about 10-20% of the total amount of the bail. You can't get this back even if you are acquitted of the crime. However, you do not need to stress over filing the necessary documents or have to deal with court staff since the bonding company will take care of all that . Secondly, you will have a better prospect of getting your bail request accepted by virtue of the reputation of the bail bondsman alone. Thirdly, as a result of their experience with the procedure, you can be out of jail in a couple of hours.

Finally, the bail bonds company recognizes the importance of a good first impression on the judge and jury. When you are committed to the regional or federal prison, you are going to be transported to the courtroom in the official inmate's uniform. In contrast, when you made bail, you can dress smartly and ensure a good first impression on the court.

How the bail bonds process works

Keep in mind: In the event that you get arrested and booked for an alleged crime, immediately ask for a lawyer to represent you and protect your legal rights. Also, call a trusted person to link you up with a bondsman to start the bail bonds procedure. Once this contact is made, the bail bondsman will require answers to general questions like the suspect's name, birthdate, and the area or city of the arrest. The bondsman will then offer to put up the bail on your behalf in return for a service fee. Once the deal is made, the bondsman will proceed with the actions to have you released from jail. In a matter of hours, after the actions taken by your bail bondsman, you can walk out of jail, free once more.

What your bail bondsman needs to know about you

After you or a family member connect with a bonding company, they will ask for the folowing information:

  • The name of the offender
  • The name and location of the jailhouse where the accused is detained
  • The booking number in the police blotter
  • The charges filed against the offender
  • Any extra important info

What is accepted as collateral?

Almost always, the bondsman requires collateral with the deal. This is understandable, taking into consideration the risks involved. An inmate is a possible flight risk, and there have been countless examples where a bonds company needed to hire a bounty hunter to recover the fleeing suspect.

But what is accepted as collateral? In a nut-shell, if a bondsman considers something valuable, you are able to use it as collateral for the bail bond. Below are a couple of examples:

  • Realty
  • Vehicles
  • Equities
  • Jewelry
  • Electronic devices
  • Bank accounts
  • Credit cards

If you find that the bail bond is too expensive, bail bonds companies often offer payment options that you can use. Just speak with the bondsman to determine what option is the best one with regard to your circumstances.

You can use this site to look for a bondsman that is perfect for your needs. Many of them operate 24/7, ready to assist you or a family member to spend the as little time as possible in jail.


Bail bonds in the West Hartford area