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What You Need to Know About Bail Bonds What are the different types of Bail Bonds?

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What You Need to Know About Bail Bonds When you are accused of a crime, getting arrested and spending time in jail can be an unfamiliar and frightening experience. Fortunately, since you are legally innocent until proven guilty, in many cases a judge may allow you to be released until your hearing or trial. http://bailbondsresources.com


What You Need to Know About Bail Bonds However, the judge may order that you provide some form of guarantee that you will return to face the charges against you before you can be released from custody. This security is called a Bail Bond. http://bailbondsresources.com


What You Need to Know About Bail Bonds Bail bonds are usually set during a formal procedure called a bail hearing. This is when the Judge meets with the accused person (Defendant) and hears information about whether or not it is appropriate to set bail. http://bailbondsresources.com


What You Need to Know About Bail Bonds If certain types of bail bonds are being considered, like a secured bond or property bond, the Judge will consider information about the Defendant's financial resources and the sources of whatever property or funds will be used as collateral for the bail bond. http://bailbondsresources.com


What You Need to Know About Bail Bonds Once the bail has been set, it is important to understand the various bail options. “ Cash” bail may include cash, but it can usually also be paid by certified checks, cashier’ s checks or money orders. It is very important for whoever posts the cash bail to keep the receipt they receive so that they will be able to collect their refund once the terms of the bail have been met. http://bailbondsresources.com


What You Need to Know About Bail Bonds Unlike cash bail, signature bonds mean that a Defendant does not need to post any funds or property as security. Usually the Defendant only needs to sign the proper forms for the court clerk in order to be released. http://bailbondsresources.com


What You Need to Know About Bail Bonds To find out more about the various types of Bail Bonds that are available and to locate a bail bondsman near you, please visit http://bailbondsresources.com

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