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3 Important Tips To Remember When Posting Bail For A Family Member

28 November 2018 by Hunter Moore

If one of your family members has found themselves in jail, you probably want to get them out as soon as possible. You can do just that by posting bail. This process doesn't have to be difficult if you remember these tips. 

Find Out The Bail Amount 

Before doing anything, you need to know how much your family member's bail is. This amount will only be given after your loved one has been properly processed. You should call the jail where they'll be staying to check on their status.

If they've already been processed, head to the jail. There should be a processing machine you can access that tells you exactly how much bail is, as long as you enter in the right personal information. Once you find out how much is required, you can start thinking about your options.

Work With A Bail Bondsman 

If bail is set too high and you can't pay it out of pocket, then you need to consider working with a bail bondsman. They'll post bail for your loved one as long as you pay a certain percentage up front. 

These rates can vary from agency to agency, so you need to research the bondsman's rates in advance to hiring bail bonds services. Once you find a compelling percentage rate, read through you and your family member's obligations. You don't want to breach this contract because if you do, you could be left with hefty legal fees. 

Follow Protocol Post-Bail 

Once you do post bail for your loved one, they're not out of the water yet. They still have to show up to court and fulfill their legal obligations. Failing to do so could in fact result in a felony charge and hefty legal fines.

That's why as soon as you get your loved one out of jail, thoroughly research their upcoming court dates. Mark them in your calendar and make sure your loved one knows when and where to be. You also need to make sure they avoid any type of trouble with the law and keep a low profile. 

Finding out that a family member has been sent to jail can be traumatic. The best way you can respond is to post bail, which doesn't have to be as complicated as it seems as long as you know what steps to take early on in this process. With the right information, you can get what you need.

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