Jim Willis writes legal, political and technical articles for Edge Media, 2 Good Lawyers and Vintage Electronic Supply
If you're reading this, you most likely have a family member or friend who has been arrested. You want to help them get out of jail, but most likely need to post a bails bond before they'll be released.
A bails bond is usually cash that is held by the court to insure that the defendant returns for trial. If the defendant does not return for trial, the court keeps the money. If the defendant in fact returns for trial, the bails bond money is refunded by the court. So before you post bond, make sure your friend or family member shows up for court. You could lose that money.
If you're short on cash, there are a couple of alternatives. There are a number of offers on the internet that can get you money overnight without a credit check. Remember, one night in jail is better than weeks.
Another alternative is a bail bondsman. You can find these in your local yellow pages. They will post bond for you, but will charge you about 10% of the bails bond amount. Plus, the bail bondsman will usually require some type of collateral, usually title to a car or something valuable. The bail bondsman is putting cash upfront and needs to protect himself in case the defendant fails to show up for trial.
I know...this can be a very tough time, but if you're careful and can trust the defendant, things will work out.
In conclusion, here's hoping you can take care of that bails bond and get them out of jail!
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