Being incarcerated for even minor offenses can greatly affect one’s
life. Apart from not being able to go to work or continue business, the charges
may dent one’s reputation while rendering them unable to do anything about it
behind bars. This is why the law allows bailing. When a person is on bail, he
can avoid imprisonment until proven guilty in court. Here are some tips for securing a bail bond.
Jail Information
Your bail bondsman will require certain information before bail can be
posted. Be sure to take note of the city, state and full name of the jail you
are in as your bail bondsman will need to locate you. Similarly, you will need
to supply your full name and booking number (if you know it).
They Accept
Collateral
Bail fees are an unexpected expense. Sometimes, you may not have the
money to pay the fee. The situation only gets worse for those unprepared for
unexpected situations. In such cases, you should know that many services will
accept collateral such as jewelry and stocks.
Keep Your Schedule
Free
Don’t forget that you are free on bail because you have promised to show
up on your court date. Be sure to keep your schedule free and appear in court
during the specified date. Failure to do so will land you in even hotter water
as the court will issue a bench warrant for you. Skipping bail also
significantly impacts your ability to secure it in the future.
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