(562) 947-1112
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For most people, being arrested is an
embarrassing, scary, and painful experience for the entire family. We can
guide you step by step, and make it easier for you to obtain and pay for
the services you need. We will meet with you any time of the day or night to
arrange bail for jail release. We can also complete the paperwork by phone, fax,
and/or email.
All bail agents in California are regulated by the Department of Insurance
and charge the same fees. The only difference between most bail bond agents is
the level of customer service, the agent's and the agency's ethics, and the financing terms.
We offer:
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Friendly and Ethical Business Relations |
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Low Down Payment |
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0% Financing for the Premium Payments
(saving you hundreds, or even thousands of
dollars in interest) |
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Classic Bail Bonds is state licensed, and is family owned and
operated. Call or
e-mail us anytime for a free consultation or for bail information.
(562) 947-1112 or Toll Free at (877) 610-BAIL(2245)
How Bail Works
Posting of a bail bond. This
process involves a contractual undertaking guaranteed by a bail agent
and the individual posting bail. The bail agent guarantees to the
court that the defendant will appear in court each and every time the
judge requires them to.
For this service, the defendant is charged a percentage of the bail
amount. In California, this amount is set by law, all bail
agents charge the same.
Before being released, the
defendant, or a relative or friend of the defendant, typically
contacts a bail agent to arrange for the posting of bail. Prior to the
posting of a bail bond, the defendant or a co-signer must guarantee
that they will pay the full amount of bail if the defendant does not
appear in court.
Collateral is not always required for a person to be bailed from jail.
Often a person can be bailed from jail on the signature of a friend or
family member. Co-signers typically need to be working and either own
or rent a home in the same area for some time.
After an agreement is reached, the bail agent posts a bond for the
amount of the bail, to guarantee the defendant’s return to court.
If the defendant "skips bail," and the defendant is unable
to be found, the cosigner is responsible for the full amount of the
bail. The cosigner is also responsible for all expenses the bail agent
incurs while looking for the defendant.
Cash Bond
To be released on cash bail, an individual must post with the court
the total amount of the bail, in cash, to secure his or her return to
court on an appointed date, and thereafter until the case is
concluded. If the defendant shows up for his/her scheduled court
appearances, the cash is returned to him/her. If s/he fails to appear,
the cash bond is forfeited to the court.
Surety Bond
An alternative to cash bail is the posting of a surety bond. This
process involves a contractual undertaking guaranteed by an admitted
insurance company having adequate assets to satisfy the face value of
the bond. The bail agent guarantees to the court that they will pay
the bond forfeiture if a defendant fails to appear for their scheduled
court appearances. The bail agent's guarantee is made through a surety
company and/or by the pledge of property owned by the agent.
For this service, the defendant is charged a premium. To be released
pursuant to the posting of a surety bond, the arrestee, or a relative
or friend of the arrestee, typically contacts a bail agent, an
individual licensed by the State of California to post surety bonds.
Prior to the posting of a surety bond, the bail agent undertakes a
detailed interview of the proposed guarantor of the surety bond, as
well as of the arrestee and relatives of the arrestee, as part of the
underwriting procedure for bond.
By involving the family and friends, as well as through the acceptance
of collateral, the bail agent can be reasonably assured that an
individual released on surety bond will appear at his or her appointed
court date, as required until the case is adjudicated.
After this procedure is concluded, if an agreement is reached, the
bail agent posts a bond for the amount of the bail, to guarantee the
arrestee's return to court.
With his money on the line, a bail agent has a financial interest in
supervising bailees, and ensuring that they appear for trial. If a
defendant "skips," the bail agent has time and the financial
incentive to find him/her and bring him/her in. Significantly,
commercial bail bond agents profit only when the defendant shows up
for trial. Judges acknowledge that bail agents have highly efficient
methods to get defendants to court.
(562)
947-1112
(877)
610-BAIL(2245) Toll Free
Call or e-mail us anytime for a free consultation or for bail
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