Bail Bonds in Converse County, WY


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Bail bonds

When an individual is incarcerated and booked for a major criminal offense, they need to wait in jail until a bail hearing. It is during this bail hearing that the judge determines the bail amount. If that individual can't raise the amount, they need to stay in jail up until their court hearing. However that does not always have to hold true; they can also look for the services of a bondsman.

Regrettably, the majority of people wind up staying in prison up until their court appearance due to the fact that many do not have a large sum of cash sitting around in the bank.

Our site will assist you with bailing out your loved ones by connecting you to trustworthy and affordable bail bond agents in Converse County.

Use a bail bond to gain temporary freedom after an arrest

The judicial system permits a bondsman to post a bail bond, also referred to as surety bond, to help persons arrested and accused of a crime get temporarily released from jail while awaiting their trial.

The legal system allows two kinds of bail bond-- a criminal bail bond as well as a civil bail bond.

To make it clear, a judge does not require a criminal bail bond to punish you for your supposed crime. You are still innocent till proven guilty. That being said, the judge requires an assurance that you will appear at trial to face your accuser; hence, the requirement to post bail. If you participate in all your arranged criminal procedures as promised, and you are in the end acquitted, the bail amount will be given back to you. If you are condemned, the bail amount will be used to pay for the penalties and fines that the court may impose on you. When you skip the court appearances, your bail will be forfeited and you will be subject to arrest.

On the contrary, the civil bail bonds imposed on civil cases work as an assurance or a surety with the court where the financial obligations, interests, and charges enforced on the accused can be drawn from.

Do I need to hire a bail bondsman?

If you are able to put up bail on your own, you don't need to have to work with a bonding company. For one, they ask a small fee for their service, as well as the collateral you need to provide for what is undoubtedly categorized as a loan.

In almost all states, the bonding company will collect around 10-20% of the overall amount of the bail bond. You will not get this money back even when you are cleared of the offense. However, you don't have to stress over filing the paperwork or have to deal with court personnel because the bondsman will handle everything for you. Secondly, you will have a better chance of getting your bail application approved by virtue of the reputation of the bail bondsman alone. Third, due to their experience with the process, you can possibly be released from prison in a couple of hours.

And finally, the bail bondsman understands the advantage of a good impression while appearing in court. When you are committed to the local or federal jail, you are going to be transported to the courthouse 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.

Here's how the bail bonds process works

When you are arrested and charged with an alleged felony, the first thing that you must do is to get in touch with a attorney and somebody, perhaps the attorney himself, that can connect you to a bail agent to begin the bail bonds procedure. You or your representative can work with the bail bondsman who is going to ask you basic questions such as the suspect's name, birthdate, and the location or city of the arrest. The bail bondsman will then give you an agreement for putting up your bail bond. Upon your approval of the agreement, the bondsman will handle all the procedures to get you out of jail. With the help of the bondsman, you can walk out of jail and enjoy the company of your family once again.

Preparing to meet with a bondsman?

You need to have the following information handy when talking with the bonds agent:

  • The defendant's name
  • The prison, city, and county where the suspect is held
  • The suspect's booking number
  • The charges against the offender
  • The amount of the bail

What is accepted as collateral?

In most cases, the bonding company requires collateral with the transaction. This is reasonable taking into consideration the risks involved. A prisoner is a possible flight risk, and there have been numerous examples where a bondsman had to employ the services of a bounty hunter to bring back the fleeing offender.

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

  • Real estate
  • Cars
  • Stocks
  • Jewelry
  • Electronics
  • Bank accounts
  • Credit cards

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

You can use our site to search for a bonding company that is perfect for you. Most of them are open 24/7, ready to help you or a friend to spend the as little time as possible in jail.


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