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Posted on Apr 10th, 2024 by
Once someone is arrested and a bail amount is set by a judge, there are a number of steps to get released from jail after posting bail. Here we're going to show you exactly what you need to do to bail yourself out of jail. What is Self-Bail? Self-bail, or bailing yourself out of jail, refers to the process where a defendant posts the full...
Posted on Apr 10th, 2024 by
Paying a bail bond can seem complicated if you haven’t done it before. However, the process is more straightforward than you think. If you want to pay a bail bond, this guide can help. We run through how to make these payments, where bail bond money goes, and how much agents should charge. We also explore acceptable bond payment formats,...
Posted on Mar 15th, 2024 by
When an individual gets arrested, they’re charged with a crime and kept in jail. At this point, bail is set, giving the individual an opportunity to get out of jail and go home. Many people ask the question, what is the point of bail in this situation? Why are people who have been charged with a crime given the opportunity to get out of...
Posted on Mar 15th, 2024 by
A bail bond gives defendants a way out of jail the moment they’ve been arrested. The defendant contacts a bail bond agency - such as Mr. Nice Guy Bail Bonds - and a bail bondsman will post bail for them. Following this, the defendant must attend all court appearances or they risk being arrested again with new charges. Even worse, their...
Posted on Mar 15th, 2024 by
In an ideal world, you’ll bail someone out of jail and they’ll follow the terms of their release as stipulated by the court. Most of the time, the terms will require the person to avoid traveling out of state, attend court appearances, and steer clear from committing more crimes. They abide by these rules and their trial ends, meaning...
Posted on Jan 31st, 2024 by
According to a recent report from the California Department Of Insurance, “there are approximately 175,000 bail bonds written per year in California.” However, there are some occasions in which a defendant may be denied bail. This is known as being “remanded without bail.” Unfortunate Consequences: Remanded Without Bond. What does it...
Posted on Jan 31st, 2024 by
According to California Bond statistics, only around 60% of defendants are able to cover the costs of their bail arrangements. This means that 40% of defendants spend unnecessary time in jail, while awaiting sentencing. In order to change these statistics for the better, it is important to note that there are many different ways to cover...
Posted on Jan 31st, 2024 by
Within the bail system, a cosigner is an individual who agrees to take financial responsibility for the bail bond. This means that if the defendant does not adhere to the terms of the bail, they will be expected to pay the costs associated with this. While many people are happy to cosign for friends and family, they may not be in the best...
Jesse Kleis is a licensed California Bail Agent for Mr. Nice Guy Bail Bonds with over 10 years’ experience working in all aspects of the bail industry. He holds both a Bachelors and Masters of Arts in Sociology from California State University. Alongside his role in the bail industry he continues to hold a formal role in professional education as a Sociology Instructor.