Bail bonds in Reading, PA


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535 Court St
Reading, PA 19601

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108 S 6th St
Reading, PA 19602

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325 S 7th St
Reading, PA 19602

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923 Penn St
Reading, PA 19601

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Bail bonds

One of the most scary situations you can end up in is inside a jail cell after you have been arrested and charged with an supposed crime. Things could go south even more if you or your family have no immediate cash on hand to post your bail bond, which will allow you get released from jail until your court hearing. During such a challenging moment, you first need to relax yourself, think clear, and opt for the most effective solution: Contact a bail bondsman who can really help a lot in getting you out of prison.

You are allowed at least one phone call after your arrest. Use that telephone call to contact a loved one and ask him or her to contact a bail bond agent. Your family member can use our site to look for a reputable bail bond agent in Reading who can then post the required bail in your place to secure your temporary freedom.

What is a bail bond?

If you or a friend ends up in prison, the primary goal is getting released from prison . Depending on the number of cases, the court may not manage to get to your case for quite some time. All that time, you need to stay in jail unless you get out on bail.

There are a number of factors that may affect the bail amount, and if your case is bailable to begin with). As an example, the court will look at your criminal record, the seriousness of the crime you are charged with, whether or not you are likely to skip and if you are able to pay for the bail.

A bondsman is your way to freedom

A bondsman is your fastest link to getting out of prison after your apprehension. When you do not possess enough cash to pay the bail yourself and gain temporary liberty, your best option is a trusted bail bond company that will cover the bail on your behalf. Most bail bondsmen charge a fee of 10% of the total bail amount. That is no more than reasonable, taking into account the risk the bonding company is taking in putting up the bond. If you don't appear at trial, the judge will forfeit the bail bond posted by the company. Anyway, you need not trouble yourself with the financial calculations now. Your pressing concern is to get yourself out of prison, and a trustworthy bondsman can make that happen for you.

Furthermore, you need not worry yourself with the complex judicial process in putting up bail because the bonding company will handle that to facilitate your release from jail. All that needs to be done is for you or someone else to call a respected bail agent. That representative will present you a deal, offering to put up your bail to get you out of prison in return for a reasonable fee. With your approval, the bail bondsman will then post the bail in your place, releasing you from prison.

You still will have to show up at your court hearing though. However, you will be arriving at court in civilian clothes and not in a prison jumpsuit. That could boost your self-confidence as you defend yourself from your accuser. Additionally, the judge assigned to your case will probably have a more favorable impression of you, rather than if you were to appear in court clothed in jail attire, seeming like you're already guilty of the crime you're charged with even before the judge can come to a decision. You can say thanks to your bondsman for this.

Here's how the bail bonds process works

In the event that you get detained and charged with an alleged crime, the very first thing that you must do is to contact a good lawyer and somebody, possibly even the lawyer himself, who can get you in touch with a bondsman to start the bail bonds procedure. You or your representative can work with the bail bondsman that is going to ask you basic questions such as the suspect's name, date of birth, and the area or city of the arrest. The bondsman will then give you a deal for putting up your bail . Upon your approval of the arrangement, the bondsman will handle all the procedures to get you out of jail. With the aid of the bondsman, you can get out of prison and enjoy the company of your loved ones once again.

What info do I need when contacting a bondsman?

When getting in touch with a bondsman, ensure you have:

  • The full name of the defendant
  • The name of the jail the defendant is jailed in
  • The booking number
  • The charges
  • Any other relevant info you can think of

What is accepted as collateral?

Almost always, the bonding company will require collateral with the deal. This is reasonable taking into consideration the risks that are involved. A prisoner is a possible flight risk, and there have been plenty of occasions where a bonding company needed to employ the services of a bounty hunter to bring back the fleeing suspect.

But what is accepted as collateral? Essentially, if a bonding company considers an asset valuable, you can use it as collateral for the bail bond. Below are a few examples:

  • Real estate
  • Autos
  • Shares
  • Jewelry
  • Electronic devices
  • Bank accounts
  • Credit cards

If you have trouble paying for the bail bond, bail bonds companies have payment plans that you can use. Simply speak with the bail bondsman to figure out which option is the best one for your circumstances.

Use our site to look for a bonding company that will be perfect for your needs. Many of them operate 24/7, ready to assist you or a family member to spend the least amount of time in prison as possible.


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