Bail Bonds Tips: How To Select a Bail Bondsman

Choosing a bail bonds company can seem like a difficult task after you get word of a loved one being held in jail.  There are many companies to choose from— especially in major cities, where bail bonds are a necessary part of the legal system, so there’s a large demand for bail bonds companies in many municipalities.

But how do you know who you can trust?

While there are some laws in place that help make bail bonds companies stick to some uniformity in service and pricing, here are some tips to help you further avoid bail companies that can add to the difficulties of your experience.

Make Sure the Price is Right

Be certain that you are being charged the state-determined amount for your bail bond. In many areas of America, the bail fee is set at 10% of the bail amount and must remain the same. By law, a bail bondsman is not to charge any more or less than the amount set by the State legislation.

Choosing a bail bonds company that does anything different means a possibility of adding to your legal troubles.  Anything greater or adding finance charges is unethical, and also against the law.  Report abuse of this system to the proper authorities.

Ask How Quickly They Can Release Your Loved One

A good bail bonds company acts fast.

While many times, one bail bondsman will not really be able to expedite the release process that much faster than another, arrival to the actual jail where your loved one is being held can affect wait times when it comes to the releasing process.

These days, a good bail bondsman will be able to initiate the release process by phone, email and fax, which further speeds up the release process.

It should be noted that release times will depend on which holding facility your loved one is located and how busy that facility is.  County jails will take much longer due to volume.  It’s not uncommon for release to take anywhere between 2 and 10 hours, depending on the circumstances.

Look for Superior Service

If you find yourself getting strong-armed by one bail bonds business, you should know a few things.  First, many companies will offer financing plans for those who need them, without charging any interest.  Most bail bondsmen will refuse this at first since they will all try to get paid in full up front, but it’s important to know the competition will offer such plans if need be.

Choose a bail bonds company that goes above and beyond.  The ones promising expedient service, meeting you at your location, and manageable financing options for the bail cost are probably the ones that deserve your business.

Additional Information

If you found this blog intriguing and would like to learn more about the LA bail bonds business, read these two additional blogs for further details: http://www.my1800bailbond.com/bail-bond-blog/bail-bonds-basics-learning-the-ropes and http://www.my1800bailbond.com/bail-bond-blog/after-arrest-the-post-arrest-process

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