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What is the procedure when a person is arrested?
What are the bail options for release from custody?
What is Bail?
How is the Bail Amount set?
Can I post Bail myself?
What is a Surety Bond?
How much will bail cost?
How quickly can I get my relative or friend released from jail?
 

What is the procedure when a person is arrested?
After arrest, the accused will usually be taken to a detention facility for booking. This process involves taking personal information, recording information about the alleged offence, searching records for previous offenses, taking fingerprints and photos, and placing in a holding cell.

What are the bail options for release from custody?
Although in some cases the accused may be held without any options for release, in most cases, the court or jail will exercise the following options:

	Release the accused without filing charges.
	Release the accused on his/her own recognizance. This is called (being OR'd). The accused is released with a promise to appear in court at a specified date.
	Release the accused by issuing a Citation to appear in court at a specified date. Note that a Citation may also be issued prior to booking.
	Set Bail as a condition for release.

What is Bail?
Bail is a form of monetary security the court uses to ensure the accused will appear in court at all required appearances. If the accused appears when required, the court refunds the bail. If the accused fails to appear, the court keeps the bail, and may issue a warrant for arrest.

How is the Bail Amount set?
Judges are responsible for setting bail, but because many people want to get out of jail as quickly as possible, most jails have standard Bail Schedules which specify the amounts of bail for different offences. These schedules may vary from county to county, and are usually set by municipal, superior, and other judges.

In setting or denying bail, the judge or magistrate's primary concern is public safety. Other considerations in setting the bail amount are the seriousness of the offence and the previous criminal record of the accused.

Can I post Bail myself?
Yes, anyone may pay the full amount of the bail. However, most people do not have access to the full bail amount immediately to quickly secure release of the accused. Also, you will not have access to your funds until all court appearances (through resolution of the charges) are complete, thereby tying up your funds for what could be a lengthy period. Another consideration is that your funds are at risk if, for any reason, the accused fails to appear at a court appearance.

What is a Surety Bond?
A surety bond (or bail bond) is the form of security posted by a professional Bail Bond Agency to guarantee the accused will appear in court. The Surety Company assumes responsibility for the accused, and guarantees that the full amount of the bond will be paid to the court if the accused fails to appear at all required appearances.

How much will bail cost?
In the State of California , bail amounts are regulated by the California Department of Insurance and are typically ten percent of the bail amount. At Respect Bail Bonds, we will strive to work with you to find economical and affordable terms.

How quickly can I get my relative or friend released from jail?
We understand your priority is to have your loved one released as quickly as possible. Respect Bail Bonds has the personnel and technology to start working on your bail bond immediately when you call us.

	Our call center never closes, and our agents are available 24 hours a day.
	We have immediate online access to booking reports and can retrieve bail information for all county jails.
	Your Bond Application is downloadable on this site, or can be sent to you by fax.
	Your deposit can be made be made by credit card, and the Bail Bond delivered to the jail immediately.
	At that point, the jail can begin the process to release your friend or family member.

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