Bailing Out A Loved One: What You Should Bring With You To The Bail Bond Agent

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If you have never been in the position of needing to bail a loved one out of jail, you may find that you are a bit overwhelmed by the process. After all, getting the call that a loved one has been arrested can stir up a whole host of emotions that can make it difficult to keep your head on straight at times. Thankfully, a reputable bail bond agent can help you to get through this process and get your loved one back at home where they belong. However, in order to get through this process as quickly and painlessly as possible, you will need to bring a few things with you when visiting a bail bonds office in your local area. 

  1. Proof Of Identity — You will be required to provide a photo ID when requesting a bail bond. For most people, this identification will be their driver's license or state-issued ID card. However, if you do not have this type of photo ID some bondsman will be willing to accept a passport or other government-issued ID as long as it has your photo, name, date of birth, and current address on it. If you will be using an alternate form of identification you will want to contact the bail bonds agency before going in to the office to ensure your identification matches their requirements.
  2. Proof Of Residency — If the address on your photo ID is current this should be adequate to prove residency. However, if you have moved since your ID was issued you will also need to provide a utility bill or lease with your new address. This information is required in case your loved one fails to live up to the terms of their bail and the bondsman is forced to come looking for them.
  3. Proof Of Income — When obtaining a bail bond you will be required to sign a contract that makes you legally responsible for covering the full cost of the bond in the event that the person that the bond is issued for does not show up to court as ordered by the judge. To ensure that you have the financial means to meet this obligation bail bonds agents will typically require you to provide proof of your income. This can be done using a recent paycheck stub or bank statement. 
  4. Down Payment — In addition to all of your documentation, you will need to bring the required down payment with you. This down payment is typically equal to 10% of the total bail amount. However, a bondsman may require a higher down payment or collateral if the person you are bailing out is a significant flight risk. 

For more information regarding what you need to bring with you when applying for a bail bond or if you find that you are struggling to obtain one or more of the items on the list above, be sure to contact a bail bonds agency in your local area to discuss any potential accommodations that can be made to help you secure your loved one's release. 

Contact a local bail bonds service today to learn more.

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21 April 2021

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