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Few calls are more nerve-wracking than those that come from a loved one in police custody. However, if your friend or family member is going to be held in jail, you can help bring them home with a bail bond. If you’ve never secured one of these loans before, use these frequently asked questions to get more familiar with the process.

What You Should Know About Bail Bonds

What should I ask before calling a bail bond agent?

Before obtaining a bail bond, find out where your loved one is being kept in custody. You’ll also need to have their booking number on hand and the amount of the bail. You can find this information during your phone call with your loved one or by contacting the department of corrections. In some cases, the bail bond agent may be able to track it.

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What do I need to provide as collateral?

To get your loved one’s bail paid, you’ll need to provide the bail bond agent with some kind of collateral—or an asset that they will return if your loved one shows up to their hearing. The collateral you provide must be cash or property equal to the bail amount. Some places allow you to use a vehicle, the deed to a piece of real estate, or jewelry.

What is a co-signer?

The co-signer is the individual who secures a bail bond on an arrested individual’s behalf. When you take out the loan, you promise that your friend or relative will show up to their court hearing. If they don’t, the bail money won’t be returned to you by the court, and the bail bond agency will keep your collateral, as well as any additional fees.

What happens when the arrested individual is released from custody?

Typically, after bail is paid, arrested individuals are released within 30 minutes to six hours. At this point, you should make sure that they return home and that they stay in the area—except for work or essential errands—until their court hearing. Even once they show up to court, you will still be required to pay the bail bond fee to the agency, which is a small percentage of the loan provided.

 

If your friend or relative was recently arrested, reach out to Bob Shropshire Bail Bonds of Cincinnati, OH. They offer 24/7 assistance to concerned individuals looking to bail their loved ones out of jail. They’re proud to be a four-generation, family-owned business, and they are committed to treating clients with respect. To learn more about their affordable payment plans, visit the website. You can also call (513) 721-3915 to speak with a friendly representative.

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