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What Does Personal Recognizance Bond Mean?

Posted on Jan 2nd, 2024 by Jesse Kleis 262 Views

Most people don’t know that there are several different bail options in the legal system, such as a personal recognizance bond (PR bond). This option allows a defendant to be released from jail without having to post bail. To many people, this is effectively a “get out of jail free” card, but it’s not as simple as it might seem and there are...

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Do You Have to Use a Bail Bondsman?

Posted on Jan 2nd, 2024 by Jesse Kleis 304 Views

A bail bondsman helps you out when you or a loved one needs to post bail. Using a bail bondsman enables you to put up just a portion of the bail amount, with the bail bond covering the rest. But do you have to use a bail bondsman if bail has been set? The short answer is no. You're not obligated to use a bail bondsman, and there are several...

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What Percentage of a Bond Do You Pay

Posted on Jan 2nd, 2024 by Jesse Kleis 240 Views

Do you know someone who has been arrested? Are you personally worried about being arrested for something? If so, then one of the first things on your mind will likely be bail. After all, nobody wants to stay in jail for a long period of time as it prevents them from continuing their daily responsibilities and going to work. Thankfully, bail...

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What Happens If You Can't Post Bail? Find Out The Consequences

Posted on Nov 21st, 2023 by Jesse Kleis 301 Views

If you are charged with a crime in California, then you could be in for a daunting and traumatic experience. One of the factors that makes this situation so stressful is that people often don’t know what’s going to happen and what comes next. We’re going to pull back the curtain and help you understand everything that you need to know about...

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Learn How Long It Takes for Bail to Be Posted - Expert Guide

Posted on Nov 21st, 2023 by Jesse Kleis 286 Views

When someone commits a crime, they can be released on bail. This means the court has sized up their conviction and presented an amount to be paid for their temporary release. Bail varies in size based on the severity of the crime - $50,000 is considered average in California. Bail can either be paid in full by the arrested individual or...

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How Much Do Bondsmen Make: A Comprehensive Guide

Posted on Nov 21st, 2023 by Jesse Kleis 236 Views

A lot of people wonder: how much do bondsmen make from their service? To answer this question, we must understand how bail bond agencies make money and what they’re likely to take home from every client.  While impossible to provide concrete figures on how much a bail bondsman earns, we can give some estimates based on different examples to...

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Can A Co-Signer Of A Bond Go To Jail?

Posted on Nov 21st, 2023 by Jesse Kleis 114 Views

Having a loved one end up in jail is an upsetting situation. This is news many people dread, and it can be a huge shock. Getting them out of jail fast is probably your first thought. This usually means posting bail on your loved one’s behalf. But before you go right ahead and arrange this, it’s wise to pause for a second. You need to totally...

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Is There Bail in California?

Posted on Nov 2nd, 2023 by Jesse Kleis 210 Views

Bail laws in California have been in the news a lot lately. Primarily, the focus is on Los Angeles and the changes to the bail structure in that county. It leads many people to wonder, is there bail in California anymore?  The more research you do, the more confused you become. There are differing reports and headlines, but we will explain...

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About The Author

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.

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