The Bail Bonds Process
If an individual does not have cash or property sufficient to cover the face amount of bail, they can use the services of a bail agent or “bondsman” through All-Pro Bail Bonds. The bail agent agrees to secure the release of the accused individual in return for a fee between 8-10% of the face amount of the bail. Once the fee has been negotiated and the arrested individual or co-signor agrees to take responsibility for the face amount of the bail bond, the bail agent delivers the bond to the jail and the arrested individual is released from custody.If you have additional questions, please visit our Bail Bonds FAQ for more helpful information!
The Bail Bonds Process Simple Step by Step Overview
Arrested You or someone you know
is arrested.
Booked into Jail
Once the Defendant is booked into custody, the magistrate (Sheriff, Police Chief) will set bail based on a predetermined amount for each criminal charge.
After the bail amount is set, the Defendant may qualify for release on their Own Recognizance (“OR”). If the Defendant does not qualify for OR, they may qualify for bail, or remain in custody during the hearing process.
Own Recognizance
Depending on the charges, the court may allow the defendant to be released from custody on their Own Recognizance (“OR”).
If you have questions about whether you qualify for own recognizance release, Call All-Pro Bail Bonds @
(877) 647-4701 and we will do our best to help explain the OR release process.
Bail Bond
If the defendant does not qualify for OR release, they may choose to purchase a surety bond through a licensed bail agent.
If you have questions or need help with bail, Call All-Pro Bail Bonds @
(877) 647-4701 and we will help you through the surety bail process.
Cash Bail
A representative of the defendant delivers cash equal to the face amount of bail to the court/jail and the defendant is released.
If you have questions about cash bail, Call All-Pro Bail Bonds @
(877) 647-4701 and we will help explain the cash bail process.
In Custody
If the defendant do not qualify for OR release and is unable to arrange surety or cash bail, they will remain in custody until the end of their case.
If you have questions about your options for release, Call All-Pro Bail Bonds @
(877) 647-4701 and we will do our best to help explain your options for release.
