OWN RECOGNIZANCE
Sometimes a judge may decide to release a defendant at no cost. You will, however, need to sign a form promising to show up for your court hearings as required. Usually, defendants accused of grave crimes don’t qualify for this type of bond. However, a judge may release you on your own recognizance if you are charged with a minor misdemeanor. There are various aspects a judge must consider before choosing to release you on your own recognizance.
These factors include:
- Your criminal history
- Your ties to the community
- Whether you have the support of relatives within the area
- Your employment status
Even if you are employed, have a clean criminal past, and even have strong ties within the community, this is not always a guarantee that the judge will not set a bail amount. However, you can increase your chances of being released on your own recognizance if you ask your employer or even your religious leader to plead with the judge on your behalf or speak positively about you during an arraignment.
Whether you have to pay bail to secure your release from jail or you are released on your own recognizance, the terms of your release remain the same. This means you have to make regular check-ins with your probation officer, abstain from alcohol or drug use, and attend all court hearings without fail.
TYPES OF BAIL BONDS SERVICES
Cash Bond
Citation Release Bail Bonds
Property Bond
If the bail amount is set low, you always have the option of paying your bond in cash. If you attend all court dates, all or most of the money will be refunded once your case is determined. This is irrespective of whether you are found guilty or innocent of a crime. Some of the funds that may be deducted from your cash bail before a refund include:
- Court fees and costs
- Back taxes
- Child support arrears
Property Bond
Citation Release Bail Bonds
Property Bond
Another common bond option is property bonds. This is bail posted using a property deed such as a real estate or car title deed. Note that the property bond you place should be of equivalent or higher value than the set bail money.
Before you can use a property deed in Placer County, you may have to produce a warranty deed as well as a current tax statement that shows a property’s actual market value. You must ensure that all your taxes are current, including all mortgage or loan payments allied with a specific property.
Citation Release Bail Bonds
Citation Release Bail Bonds
Citation Release Bail Bonds
Sometimes, a defendant may be given a citation and released without being taken into police custody. Typically, citation release bail bonds are used when an accused is charged with a traffic offense. Whether you can enjoy a citation release or you have to go into custody will be at the discretion of the officer processing your arrest.
Federal Bail Bonds
Professional Bail Bonds
Citation Release Bail Bonds
If you are accused of committing a federal offense, the courts will ask you for a federal bail bond. Such bonds are often difficult to obtain because of their expensive nature. Moreover, the stakes are often higher for persons accused of federal offenses, making it riskier even for bail bond agents to provide the required financing.
Immigration Bail Bonds
Professional Bail Bonds
Professional Bail Bonds
Like federal bail bonds, immigration bail bonds are also challenging to obtain. This is because they exist only for persons who are not legal citizens of the United States. There are strict requirements one must meet, and securing a defendant’s release is often more complicated.
Professional Bail Bonds
Professional Bail Bonds
Professional Bail Bonds
If you cannot raise a cash or property bond, you can always count on a bond dealer to secure your release from jail. At Placer Bail Bonds, we are an experienced, reliable, and credible bonding company that can ensure your release from prison is fast and convenient.
If you opt for a professional bail bond, you need first to settle a non-refundable service fee. In Placer County, bonding companies charge about 10% of the bond amount. The terms and conditions of a bond will depend on the charges you are facing, the set bail amount, and your flight risk.
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There is always some emotional stress that comes with co-signing a bail bond because, technically, you can only be responsible for your actions. However, the perks of ensuring your loved one is freed from jail far outweigh the cons.
We have a team of licensed and skilled agents who can work closely with you, irrespective of your situation. Our years of experience in the field allow us to provide sober guidance to our clients seeking bail directly or seeking to co-sign a bail bond for someone they love.
If you are not sure whether co-signing is a good idea, just talk to one of our agents about this. They will answer any questions you have and paint a realistic picture of what to expect once you co-sign. Our services are available 24/7/365, and we take pride in providing bail bonds using a fast, easy, and stress-free process.
