What To Do To Get Ready For A Bail Bond Application
by Albane Francois
When you have a loved one or friend in jail that needs your help getting bailed out, you need to come up with money fast. If you don't have access to that kind of money in your bank account, you may have to turn to a bail bondsman for help. Read through the following suggestions so you know what you need to do in order to prepare for the bail bond application.
Find As Much Money As You Can
Even though you might not have enough to pay for the entire bail amount, it is likely that you will be required to have at least ten percent of the amount in cash. The bail bondsman would then cover the rest of the amount that is due. It is a good idea to call the bail bondsman first to ask about the percentage that they require, just to make sure that you have the right amount of money.
Find A Deed Or Title
If you need to request a substantial amount of money for the bail, you may be required to provide much more than just the small percentage in cash. Many bondsman will require some collateral that they can go after in the event they are not able to retrieve the money that is owed to them. That would happen if your friend or family member never showed up for their scheduled court hearings and you were not able to pay back the debt in full on your own. Therefore, you need to think about a vehicle, boat, or a home that is free and clear of liens that you can offer up as collateral if it is requested. Have the original title or deed with you when you go to the bail bondsman. Once the process is completed and the defendant has completed the process successfully, you will be able to get the collateral back.
With all of that in mind, you should have no problem making sure that you are going to have everything you need for the bail bondsman. This way, you will find that the process will be a lot easier than you might have expected it to be in the past and the process will be a smooth one. The sooner you prepare yourself for this, the sooner you will be able to get the help you need and get your loved one or friend out of jail.
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