I need a bond now!

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You've just learned a friend or loved one is being held. Follow these steps to get him or her bailed out:

1: Be sure about which jail he or she is in. (Is it County Jail? City Jail?)

  • What is the booking number?
  • What are the charges?

2. Have the person's full legal name.

  • The date of birth is very helpful.

3. Go to your home or other place where you can stay for a while and receive telephone calls.

  • We will probably need to contact you several times.
  • Be sure you know the telephone number where you are staying.
  • Try to have access to a fax machine or the number to one you can access (e.g. the local Kinko's fax number, a friend who has a fax, etc.)
  • There is normally no need for you to go to the jail. In most jurisdictions, only a licensed Bail Bond Agent can post bail. Also, persons who have just been arrested and are being processed are usually not eligible to see visitors for several hours.

4. Try to find out how much the Bail amount is.

  • Bail Bond Agencies are normally required by law to collect 10% of the Bail set as a Premium. You will have to pay this amount or arrange financing with us to assemble the funds. Cash, credit cards, and checks are just some of the ways in which we help our clients assemble the funds needed.
  • The Bail Bond Agency guarantees the full amount of the Bail to the Court as guarantee that the person will appear. You may be required to guarantee that appearance by providing collateral for the entire bond amount. Therefore, try to know what collateral property you could provide (e.g. House, Car, Boat, or other property of value).

5. Call CALIFORNIA BAIL BONDS at 1-800-310-5252.

  • The Bail Agent will ask you some basic questions relating to who, what, where, and why the person is in custody.
  • The Agent will also ask you questions about the personal history of the person being held such as where they work, previous arrests, time in current residence.

6. Try to remain Calm, we are working on your situation as fast as the law allows.

  • California Bail Bonds will then call the facility where the person is being held and determine exact bail information and develop a plan to get the person released.
  • A Bail Agent will call you as soon as this determination is made to discuss the plan and make Bail arrangements with you.
  • Remember that many jurisdictions (especially those in major metropolitan areas) are very slow in processing and often have their telephone lines overloaded with calls.