Bail Bonds in Nez Perce County, ID


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Bail bonds

One of the most frightening places you can find yourself in is inside a jail cell after being arrested and accused of an supposed crime. Things might go wrong even further when you or your family have no immediate money available to post your bail bond, which will allow you get released from jail until your court hearing. In such a difficult moment, you first need to calm yourself, think straight, and go for the most helpful solution: Get in touch with a bail bondsman who can help a lot in getting you released from jail.

You are allowed at least one telephone call after your arrest. Use that telephone call to a family member and ask him or her to reach out to a bail bond agent. Your family member could visit our site to find a reputable bail bond agent in Nez Perce County who can then post the bail on your behalf to secure your temporary freedom.

Just what is a bail bond?

A bail bond is a surety bond that is offered by a bonding company to help secure the release of a detained person so they can await their court date outside of prison.

There are 2 types of bail bond, specifically a criminal bail bond and a civil bail bond.

A criminal bail bond comes into play in criminal cases. It guarantees that the offender shows up during the course of the trial and at the same time guarantees that the defendant will pay the fines and penalties required by the court.

Civil bail bonds are for civil cases. These provide surety on the financial obligations, interests, and costs imposed on the offender.

Should I hire a bondsman?

If you can afford to put up bail on your own, you don't have to work with a bail bondsman. For one, they require a fee for their service, not to mention the collateral you must provide for what is undoubtedly categorized as a loan.

In almost all states, the bail bondsman will charge a rate of around 10-20% of the total amount of the bail. You will not get this money refunded even if you are acquitted of the charge. However, you don't have to stress over submitting the necessary documents or need to deal with court personnel since the bonding company will take care of all that for you. Second, you will have a better chance of having your bail request accepted by virtue of the credibility and reputation of the bonding company alone. Thirdly, due to their familiarity with the procedure, you can be released from jail in a couple of hours.

And lastly, the bondsman understands the importance of a good first impression on the judge and jury. If you are committed to the local or federal jail, you will be hauled to court in the official inmate's jumpsuit. On the other hand, when you are out on bail, you can dress smartly and make a good first impression on the court.

How the bail bonds process works

Don't forget: If you are arrested and booked for a supposed crime, straight away request for a lawyer to represent you and protect your rights. Also, get in touch with a trusted person to connect you with a bonding company to begin the bail process. When this is done, the bail bondsman will require answers to basic questions such as the suspect's name, birthdate, and the place or city of the arrest. The bail bondsman will then offer to pay the bail for you in return for a reasonable service fee. Right after the agreement is made, the bonding company will continue with the actions to secure your release from prison. In a matter of hours, following the action taken by your bondsman, you can walk out of prison, free once again.

Preparing to meet with a bondsman?

You should have have the following details on hand when speaking with the bail bondsman:

  • The defendant's name
  • The jail, city, and county where the suspect is committed
  • The accused's booking number
  • The charges against the suspect
  • The amount of the bail bond

Will the bail bondsman require collateral ?

Whether or not a bondsman will ask for collateral for differs between cases, but it is commonplace in the industry. Regarding the kind of collateral that is accepted, the list is just too long to mention all. Suffice to say that if a bondsman believes that an item is valueable, it could be acceptable as collateral. Below are just a few examples:

  • House or property
  • Vehicles, boats, yachts
  • Jewelry or gems
  • Shares, stocks or equities
  • Bank accounts
  • TV, appliances or other electronics
  • Antiques or art
  • Farm equipment

And when available, you can also take advantage of payment options provided by a bonding company.

If you or a friend run the risk of remaining in prison for quite some time simply because you can't raise the amount, a bail bondsman is the only option that is left. On our website you can find a bonding company in Nez Perce County. Many of them are open for business 24 hours a day, seven days a week.


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