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Licensed
Bail Bondsman Josh Herman and his trained staff are serving
the city of Lockeford, California and surrounding
areas for bail bonds 24 hours 7 days. If you need bail bonds
or traffic bonds, contact Josh and his team at jhbail@jhbail.com.
Josh
and his staff provide Lockeford and other cities in California with
reliable service and welcome all inquiries for bail bonds
and traffic bonds. Specializing in large bonds, they've
handled thousands of Justification hearings. They're open
twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week (24/7) and accept
credit cards, checks and offer easy payment plans for their
fast, friendly, and professional service.
"We
promise to make your experience with our bonding company
a good one," says Josh. "Being a third generation
business and having forty years of experience, we understand
what you are going through. Our trained staff will give
you the best and most up to date information. Don't allow
someone you love to spend more time than needed away from
their friends and family."
"We
work very closely with our clients to help them get out
of jail as quickly as possible," Josh adds. "Every
person should have the opportunity to get help and we're
here to assist you. We know it's not always easy to come
up with hard assets in tough times. Even when you don't
own a home or have hard assets - things most bonding companies
require - we are able to get your loved one out of jail.
Feel free to contact us anytime for a free, confidential
consultation. We are happy to answer any and all of your
questions."
Bail
- Frequently Asked Questions
What
are my options if I am arrested?
There are five options for release of a defendant:
A.
Surety Bond (a bail bond)
B. Property Bond
C. Cash Bond
D. Release On Own Recognizance (O.R.)
E. Release on Citation (Cite Out)
If
you'd like a more detailed explanation of each option, please
look in our How
Bail Works Section.
How Do I Get A Bond?
There are four ways in which a person may be released from
custody:
A.
You can use bondsmen this means that you will pay a fee
and need to use some form of collateral;
B. You can post cash for the full amount of the bond with
the court or jail;
C. You can use real property (such as a home) with the court;
D. Lastly, the judge can decide to let the defendant go
on there own recognizance.
How Long Is The Bail Process?
The paperwork takes approximately 20-45 minutes, depending
on the complexity of the transaction. The release time can
be one hour or less for local police stations and 6-12 hours
in a county jail. Please remember that these times are not
guaranteed but general time frames.
What is Collateral?
Collateral is some property placed within the bondsman's
legal control, which may be sold in the event the defendant
does not show for the next court proceeding. The bondsman
can then sell the property to cover the amount paid to post
the bail. Essentially, collateral is a way of insuring the
defendant will go back to court and complete his/her obligation
to the court.
What Do Bondsmen Accept As Collateral?
Each bonding office will have there own standards but, for
the most part they will take:
A.
Real estate
B. Cars
C. Credit cards
D. Stocks
E. Bonds
F. Jewelry
G. Personal credit
H. Bank accounts
I. Art work
Can I finance the bail bond fee?
Yes. We do offer payment plans for those who qualify.
At
Bail Stop, we accept the following forms of payment:
1.
Cash
2. Visa
3. Master Card
4. American Express
5. Discover
6. Diners Club
7. Personal, Cashier's, or Traveler's Checks
8. Quick Collect
9. Electronic Bank Transfers
Do I get my money back after the case is over?
There are a few exceptions to this but you do not get your
premium back that you paid to the bonding office. This fee
is what allowed the defendant to get out of jail and is
fully earned once the defendant is out of custody. For example,
if the defendant gets rearrested a week later, you get neither
portion nor a refund of any money. If the bondsman fails
to live up to his end of the contract, then and only then
may you be entitled to a refund of some kind.
Can I leave the state or country while I am out on bond?
You will have to get permission from the bonding office
in writing before attempting to do so. If the court has
given you direct instructions not to leave the state or
country you must then get permission from the bondsmen and
the court before leaving. Otherwise you are subject to arrest!
What happens if the defendant misses their court date?
When the defendant misses a court appearance, a bench warrant
is issued for the person's arrest. The defendant's name
is then entered into a nation wide data base (NCIC) as a
fugitive. The defendant's Bail Agency is obligated by law
to arrest individual as well. This will cause the indemnator
to incur further costs.
What happens if the case goes more than a year?
There is from time to time where a criminal case may take
more then a year, and in this case a second premium will
be owed to keep the defendant on bond. It may be wise to
contact the attorney and try to get a bail reduction in
the 10 or 11 months of the case in order to save a costly
renewal premium.
What happens if the defendant gets rearrested while out
on bond?
There are remedies that can be done here as well. Contact
the bondsman as soon as possible so that they can discuss
your options in full detail with you.
What happens if I think the defendant is not going to show
up for court after I have already posted the bond?
There are remedies that can be done here as well. Contact
the bondsman as soon as possible so that they can discuss
your options in full detail with you.
Are some bondsmen less expensive than others?
Bondsmen are licensed by the state in which they practice.
State guidelines provide a set rate. Some bondsmen are licensed
to write at 8%, meaning that the cost to you the customer
will be less but there are certain provisions for this rate.
Can the bail bond agent discount the fees on the premium?
The surety files a rate with the department of insurance,
which must be changed. Bail is 10% of the bond amount plus
an incidental insurance fee of $10-15. Discount fees can
lead to the suspension or revocation of any agent's bail
license by the department of insurance. There are companies
that legally charge 8% and 15 % under certain circumstances.
Always ask to see a rate chart if you feel that you are
being wrongly charged.
What information should I have before I contact the bail
agent?
A.
Where is the person in custody? Make sure that you ask the
person in custody where they are located (city, state and
name of jail).
B. What is the full name and booking number of the person
in jail? The bail agent will need this information in order
to contact the jail. The bail agent can get the booking
number for you if you don't have that information.
C. How much is the bail? The bail agent will get this information
when they contact the jail if you do not have it. With the
bail amount the agent can tell you the amount it will cost
to post a bond and get the person out of jail.
At what point is the co-signer no longer liable for the
bond?
The co-signer is no longer liable for the defendant's bond
when he/she completes all of their court appearences and
all premiums have been paid. It is best to contact the agent
when the bond is exonerated by the court. This allows the
fast return of any collateral pledged and also confirms
that the bond is exonerated. In the event of forfeiture,
the indemnitor is liable until the full amount of the bail
has been paid, plus any expenses incurred or until the court
exonerates the bond, which then becomes void.
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