What are the benefits of posting bail with a bail bond?

When it comes to the need for a bail bond, it is easy to see the negatives of the situation. Obviously someone has been arrested, which is bad, and the only thing that can help their situation is getting them out of jail. That's where a bail bond comes in. In most cases, the defendant will be eligible for bail. This means that they will be able to be released from jail pending the outcome of their trial. However, to get out, bail will need to be posted. In many cases the full bail amount can be in the thousands of dollars. If you don't have that type of money laying around, or even if you do, using a bail bond could be a much better option. Here's why.

Save Money

When you post cash bail you are supposed to get that money back, but it doesn't always work like that. If the person you post bail for skips town you will lose that money, and court fees may be subtracted from the total returned to you too. When you use a bail bond, you'll only pay a 10 percent one time fee, leaving you with the other 90 percent to use for a lawyer or other necessities.

Save Time

When you use a bail bond agent you won't have to try and navigate the mounds of complicated paperwork on your own in order to post bail for a loved one. This means a bail agent will be able to get your loved one released from jail as quickly as possible.

Payment Options

Even 10 percent of a bail bond can be a lot of money for many people's budget. When you work with a local bail agent they will be able to come up with a payment option that ensures you're not breaking the bank to help your friend or relative.

Freedom of the Defendant

The best benefit of posting bail in any manner is that it gets the defendant out of jail as they await their court appearances. This provides them with an opportunity to secure legal counsel and prepare for the possibility of an elongated stay behind bars.

If you need to post bail in Panama City or throughout Florida, reach out to Steele Boys' Bail Bonds. Our family owned bail bond agency will work with you to get your loved one released quickly and affordably. Give us a call at (850) 403-0214 to request a Florida bail bond day or night.

Steele Boys' Bail Bonds Blog
Posted: April 25, 2020

Written and Published By MORBiZ