When a person is arrested, their first thought is how to get out of jail as fast as possible. Bail is, without a doubt, the fastest way to get out of jail after an arrest. However, bail amounts can be high, depending on the crime with which a person is charged.
In California, the amount of bail is set by the local court system and a copy of the bail schedule is available at every jail and booking facility. You can also find most bail schedules online but you will need to search by county. For instance, a search of Orange County Bail Schedule or Los Angeles County Bail Schedule.
How Much Is Bail In California?
Bail amounts vary by county and can be found on the county bail schedule. Bail ranges from hundreds to tens of thousands, even hundreds of thousands, of dollars, depending on the charge.
Some examples of bail in California are:
Misdemeanor Charges PC Violation Bail Amount
Violation of Probation PC 1203.2 - $5,000
Carrying a Concealed Firearm PC 12025(b)(7) - $5,000
Exhibiting a Firearm PC 417(a)(2) - $10,000
Indecent Exposure PC 314 - $5,000
Possession of Underage Obscenity PC 311.11(a) - $10,000
Failure to Register as a Sex Offender PC 290 - $10,000
Violation of a Protective Order PC 273.65 - $10.000
Interfering with Emergency Personel PC 148.2 - $5,000
Assault Against a Peace Officer PC 241 - $10,000
DUI Alcohol or Drugs PC 23152(a) - $5,000
Felony Charges Violation Bail Amount
Using a Minor to Commit Drug Offense HS 11380.1(a)(1) - $20,000
Commission of Drug Offense Involving PCP HS 11370.4(a)(2) - $30,000
Commission of Drug Offense Near School HS11353.6(b) - $40,000
Drug Offense Involving a Minor 4 Yrs. Ynger HS11353.6(c) - $40,000
Inducing a Minor to Commit a Drug Offense HS 11343.2(a)(1) - $10.000
Hate Crime PC 422.75(a) - $20,000
Carrying Firearm During Com. of Crime PC 12021.5(b) - $20,000 – 30,000
Theft over $100,000 PC 1203.045 - $50,000
Discharging a Firearm in the Comm. of Felony PC 12022.53(c) - $200,000
What is the Difference Between Posting Bail and Posting a Bond?
For many people, it can be difficult to come up with the entire amount of money that is due for bail. Not only is a great deal of money involved, but that money will be tied up with the court system for a long time. Some cases can take over a year to come to an end. After the case has ended, it can sometimes take some time to get the money back from the court system.
Most people, facing a substantial amount of bail, just don't have the cash to pay the bail outright. Often, it's easier to get help from a bail bondsman like Mr. Nice Guy (844)400-2245.
What Does a Bondsman do?
A bail bondsman is a person who is licensed by the state, working with an agency, who can post a “bond” for you, instead of the full amount of your bail. The bail bondsman works with a Surety Company, who is a little like an insurance company. They have certain rules for issuing bonds to help people get out of jail. The person who is in jail pays a fee and the bail bondsman pays the bail.
Then, the person who has been charged with a crime can get back to their job and family, while they wait for trial. The person who had the bond posted for them is promising the bail bondsman that they will continue to show up for all of the hearings and proceedings required by their charges so that the bondsman can get the bail money back from the court.
How Much Do Bail Bonds Cost?
Bail bond rates are set by the state. The State of California requires that all bail bond companies charge 10% of the total cost of bail. That means that if the bail is $20,000, the bail bondsman is required to charge $2,000 to post a bond in place of the bail. While this may still seem like a lot of money, it's far less than having to pay the entire amount. This fee is non-refundable and reimburses the bail bond agent and the bail bond company for their part in securing a defendant's pretrial release from jail.
While the state requires a 10% fee for all bail bonds, there are specific circumstances that permit a discount on that rate. Mr. Nice Guy Bail Bonds offers a discounted rate to military members, AARP members, and government union workers, among other groups.
To find the best rate on bail bonds, call Mr. Nice Guy Bail Bonds at (844) 400-2245 and ask about the various rates and discounts available.
How Can I Get The Best Price On A Bail Bond?
To get the very best rate on bail bonds, there are a couple of things you can do.
- Pay in full, rather than financing or making a payment plan.
- Use collateral to secure larger bonds.
- Use online and over the phone methods for applying for and signing bail bond agreements.
- Use a co-signer, or indemnitor, to help secure your bail bond.
- Be honest, kind, and respectful.
Pay In Full
When you pay a bail bond in full, you can reduce the overall cost of your bail bond by as much as 10%. Paying upfront allows the bail bond company to give you the very best rate on bail bonds and avoids the added cost of payments over time. If coming up with the total cost of bail is difficult, keep in mind that bail bond companies can accept credit and debit cards, and are happy to place charge to multiple cards to get the amount needed. If you have several friends or family members who are willing to help pay toward bail bonds, companies like Mr. Nice Guy are generally more than happy to accept partial payments from multiple people.
Mr. Nice Guy Bail Bonds has been helping people in Southern California get out of jail for a long time. He understands the stress and difficulty that an arrest can place on a family. Mr. Nice Guy ensures that all of his licensed, experienced bail bond agents are also compassionate and easy to work with. When you need help figuring out how to get a loved one out of jail, Mr. Nice Guy Bail Bonds is the kind of friend you want on your side.
For more information on getting the best rate on bail bonds, call Mr. Nice Guy Bail Bonds at (844) 400-2245.
Use Collateral To Secure Larger Bonds
When securing a large bond, for instance over $150,000, using real estate to secure the bond can result in a lower rate. There are restrictions on using real estate for collateral, however. The property must be worth more than the cost of the bond and be paid for, with no liens or loans against it.
Get Bail Bonds Online
Using online methods to apply for bail bonds, signing online or via fax, etc., results in less work for the bail bond company and they are able to charge a lower rate. The easier you make it on them, the less they need to charge you for the process.
Cosigners For Bail Bonds
When your credit is weak, or perhaps you are between jobs, having a cosigner with a good job and a strong credit record can help reduce the overall cost of bail bonds. Cosigners are also called indemnitors and can be anyone who is willing to be responsible for the cost of bail bonds along with you.
The Golden Rule
As with any transaction, bail bondmen are people, too. When you work with a bail bond agency, you may be tempted to take out your frustration over the current situation on the bail bond agent. However, they are in the position to help make your situation better and the golden rule goes a long way toward smoothing the process. Put yourself and the bail bond agent in the position to make decisions that favor you by being kind, honest, and treating them with respect.
Get The Best Rate On Bail Bonds
Mr. Nice Guy Bail Bonds has the best rates on bail bonds. How can we make that statement when all bail bond companies are required to charge the same 10% fee? Mr. Nice Guy Bail Bonds uses a Surety Company that allows them to discount bail bonds to just 7% if the defendant retains a private attorney and pays the premium within the first 72-hours. There's no lower rate available, anywhere.
Mr. Nice Guy Bail Bonds saves you money in other ways, as well.
Other companies charge hidden fees like:
- Notary Fees
- Travel Expenses
- Posting Fees
- Annual Premiums
- Late File Premiums
- Interest on Financing
- Processing Fees
Mr. Nice Guy Bail Bonds doesn't charge any of these fees. There is always just one flat rate, no interest, no hidden fees, no surprises. Other companies may advertise the same 10% rate that everyone is required to charge. But, what they don't tell you is all the other fees you'll end up paying. Mr. Nice Guy never charges these additional fees, so you'll end up paying a lower rate, no matter what the other guys are advertising.
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