All-Pro Bail Bonds Fast, Affordable, Professional MENU Call Us Anytime(877) 647-4701 Frequently Asked Questions Understanding the bail process is not always easy. All-Pro Bail Bonds is here to answer all of your bail questions. If you do not find the answer to your question below, please do not hesitate to contact us. What is a bail bond? A bail bond is a contract between the court and a licensed bail agent that states the bail agent will ensure the appearance of an arrested individual for all required hearings or pay the face amount of bail to the court. What does bail cost? In general, the standard industry rate for bail bonds is 10% of the face amount of bail. For example, if the face amount of bail is $10,000, the fee is $1,000. However, All-Pro bail bonds offer reduced rates (military, union, AARP, property owners, etc.) that are available to individuals who qualify. For more information about our rates, contact your local All-Pro Bail Bonds at 877.647.4701 and an agent will be available to assist you. How does bail work? If an individual is arrested and bail is set by the court, the individual can secure his/her release while the case is pending by placing cash or property equal to the face amount of the bail as collateral with the court. Once the case is concluded, the court will return the collateral to the depositor. If the arrested individual does not have cash or property sufficient to cover the face amount of bail, they can use the services of a bail agent or “bondsman.” The bail agent agrees to secure the release of the accused individual in return for a fee between 8-10% of the face amount of the bail. The arrested individual is also required to provide a co-signor that will take responsibility for the face amount of bail. Once the fee has been negotiated and a co-signor agrees to take responsibility for the bail, the bail agent delivers the bond to the jail and the arrested individual is released from custody. How can I save money? Rebates are available to both arrested individuals and co-signors. If an arrested individual or their co-signor is a member of a qualified group such as the AARP, military, veterans, or labor union, they will receive a reduced rate of 20% (8% vs. 10%) on bail. Arrested individuals who hire private defense counsel also qualify for bail at 8%. For more information about saving money on bail, call All-Pro Bail Bonds at 877.647.4701. How long does the bail bond process take? In most cases, the bail bond process is timely and efficient. The bail agent will ask the caller a series of questions to qualify the bond. Once the qualification process is complete, the agent makes arrangements with the caller to visit the office and complete the process. The bond is then delivered to the jail and the arrested individual is released. The time between the first call to the bail agency and the time the arrested individual is released is usually between 30 minutes to six hours. The primary delay is the time it takes the jail to process the arrested individual for release once the bond has been delivered to the jail. All-Pro Bail Bonds can not expedite the release of an arrested individual once the bond has been delivered to the jail. Can I start the bail process over the phone? If a loved one or friend is in jail, you can speed up the release process by calling your local All-Pro Bail Bonds office immediately. An agent will be available to assist you and will start the process of getting your friend or loved one out right now. The agent can even give you pre-approval over the phone and deliver your bond to the jail before you arrive at the office. What forms of payment do you accept? We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, Western Union, personal checks, money orders and cash. What if I do not have all the money? If you do not have all the money, All-Pro Bail Bonds offers affordable interest-free payment plans to those who qualify. Don’t let the high cost of bail stand in the way of your friend or loved one getting out of jail. If you need help with financing, call All-Pro Bail Bonds at 877.647.4701. An agent is standing by to assist you with a variety of payment options. Do I need collateral? Although some bail bonds require the arrested individual or the co-signor to place collateral, many bonds can be done with just a signature guarantee. How long will it take for the arrested individual to be released from jail? Depending on jail release times, the bail process usually takes between 30 minutes to six hours. The bail agent has no control over the arrested individual’s release once the bail bond is delivered to the jail. In some instances, the arrested individual’s release may be delayed by a high number of other individuals who are also in the release process. Do I get my money back? The bail bond fee is non-refundable once the arrested individual is released from jail. Fees are also non-refundable regardless of whether the courts file formal charges against the arrested individual. If, for some reason, the jail does not release the defendant after bail has been posted, all monies are refundable to the individual who delivered them to the agency. What are the co-signor’s responsibilities? The co-signor has two (2) primary responsibilities. First, the co-signor is agreeing to the arrested individual’s required court appearances. Second, they agree to pay the face amount of bail if the arrested individual does not appear for a required hearing. NOTE: California law allows the bail agent up to 360 days (1 year) to return the arrested individual to the court before the bond must be paid. If an arrested individual does not appear for a required hearing, call All-Pro Bail Bonds at 877.647.4701 and arrange for a bail bond reinstatement. A bail bond reinstatement allows the arrested individual to return to the court, without arrest, and resume his/her case. What are the arrested individual’s responsibilities? The arrested individual is responsible for appearing in court on all required hearings. Some arrested individuals are also responsible for paying the fees due to the bond. What if the arrested individual misses court? If an arrested individual misses a required hearing, the most important thing to do is call All-Pro Bail Bonds and arrange for a bail reinstatement. A bail reinstatement is a notice from the bail agent to the court stating that the arrested individual plans to voluntarily return to the court and place the matter back on the calendar. The notice also states that the bail agent agrees to remain responsible for the bond. NOTE: California law allows the bail agent up to 360 days (1 year) to return the arrested individual to the court before the bond must be paid. If an arrested individual does not appear for a required hearing, call All-Pro Bail Bonds at 877.647.4701 and arrange for a bail bond reinstatement. If the arrested individual is unwilling to appear in court, call All-Pro Bail Bonds immediately at 877.647.4701. As a co-signor, you are responsible for the face amount of the bail until the defendant is returned to the court. Can I post bail for a warrant? If you or a loved one has an outstanding warrant, you can avoid the inconvenience of being arrested by allowing All-Pro Bail Bonds to post a warrant bond to clear the warrant. Under most circumstances, you do not need to be present and we can call you with a court date. For more information, call All-Pro Bail Bonds at 877.647.4701. An agent is standing by to assist you. How do I make payments on my bail bond account? Our Account Services division is open 8 am-5 pm M-Sat at 877.707.0008. Payments by mail should be mailed to: All-Pro Bail Bonds Account Services Division P.O. BOX 131658 Carlsbad, CA 92013 You can also contact your local All-Pro Bail Bonds branch office at 877.647.4701. See our list of branch locations for more information. What is bail exoneration? An exoneration is when the defendant’s case is over and the bondsman and co-signor are officially relieved of the liability on the bond. However, although the court case is over it does not mean the monies that you agreed to pay are no longer due. The full amount of the fee you were charged when the bond was written is due-regardless of the outcome of the case. In essence, the bail agent loaned you the money to place up with the court. NOTE: In California, all bail agents are required to file a notice with the Department of Insurance indicating the rates they will charge the public. Bail agents are also required to publish their rates prominently on the wall inside their branch offices. How Bail Bonds Work Bail Bonds Process Bail Bond Rates 0% Financing Member Discounts Bail Bonds FAQ Bail Bond Locations Bakersfield Bail Bonds, Chula Vista, Fairfield, Fresno, Gilroy, Martinez, Merced, Modesto, Oakland, Redwood City, Riverside, Sacramento, Salinas, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, Santa Rosa, Santee, Stockton, Visalia, Vista Bail Bond Rates In general, the standard industry rate for bail bonds is 10% of the face amount of bail. For example, if the face amount of bail is $10,000, the fee is $1,000. Read More Financing We offer affordable interest-free credit terms that are tailored to your financial situation. You can even put as little as 0-5% down (OAC). Read More Facebook Twitter YouTube © 2021 All-Pro Bail Bonds, Inc. | Privacy | CCPA Privacy | Terms & Conditions | Cookie Policy | Ins. License #1843885