A Brief Overview On Los Angeles Bail Bonds

2007-03-08 10:33:40

( Legal )



In Los Angeles, individuals accused of a criminal act are arrested and sent to jail. An arraignment takes place wherein the judge decides on a trial date, and the bail amount is set. Bail is normally only posted when the individual pleads guilty. The bail amount is usually based on the severity of the crime and the laws of the state.

Bail is paid in full in cash; however, sometimes the amount of bail posted is so high, it cannot be paid in cash. As a result, Los Angeles bail bonds can come in handy to help the accused. Los Angeles bail bonds can be obtained from licensed bail bondsmen, or agencies. Bond agencies financially represent you in the full payment of the bail amount. Bond agencies normally charge a service fee for this provision, which is a certain percentage of the bail amount posted by court. Aside from the service fee, some agencies also request for some form of security or collateral. The collateral can be in the form of a house, jewelry, boat, car and the like. Once the court case and trial has ended, and the accused has appeared before a Los Angeles court, the bail bonds are then returned in full.

Los Angeles bail bonds are requested by the court to ensure that the accused returns on the date of the trial. In the event that the accused fails to appear before the court on the specified date, the bond and/or collateral, if requested is forfeited. Most bail bond agencies hire special personnel to track the accused and ensure that the person appears in court should the accused fail to appear.

Los Angeles bail bonds are normally valid for a certain time frame. If a court case occurs after the validity of the bond, there is an additional fee that needs to be settled, so that your bail bond can be renewed.

Los Angeles bail bonds differ from municipal bonds. Municipal bonds are obtained to be able to proceed with ongoing construction projects of a municipality, county or state. Construction projects can include highways, roads, bridges, schools to name a few.


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