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BAIL BOND
SERVICES
How Bail Works
 When
an individual is arrested for a crime, typically that person will be taken to a
local law enforcement station for booking, prior to incarceration in a station
lock-up or county jail. Once arrested and booked, the defendant has
several options for release pending the conclusion of his or her case.
The bail system is designed to guarantee the appearance of a criminal defendant
in court at the time the judge directs.
Who Sets Bail Amount?
A judge or magistrate normally sets the Bail amount for a particular case
according to a county Bail Schedule and the particulars of a case. The
Bail Schedule itself is usually set annually by a majority vote of superior,
municipal, and other judges.
In setting or denying bail, the judge or magistrate's first concern is the
protection of the public, followed by the seriousness of the offense and
previous criminal record. Further, the Judge must be convinced that no
part of the Bail was feloniously obtained.
Our Role In Helping You:
Bail Bond Agencies are normally required by law to collect 10% of the Bail set
as a Premium. You will have to pay this amount or arrange financing with
us to assemble the funds. Cash, credit cards, and checks are just some of
the ways in which we help our clients assemble the funds needed.
The Bail Bond Agency guarantees the full amount of the bail to the court as
guarantee that the person will appear. You may be required to guarantee
that appearance by providing collateral for the entire bond amount.
Therefore, try to know what collateral property you could provide (e.g. house,
car, boat, or other property of value).
Release Options
The five basic release options available to an arrestee are cash bail, surety
bond, property bond, release on his or her own recognizance, and release on
citation.
Call Brother's Bail Bonds today and let us help! Everett: 425-257-2245
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206-524-2245 | Seattle
2: 206-332-0900
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Kent: 253-638-2245
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