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January 23rd, 2011 by larkmark

How to Get a Bail Bond?

Generally, a person accused of a crime must is held in a detainment facility (aka county jail) until he is proven guilty or acquitted–unless he gets a bail bond. Fortunately for the suspect, he frequently has the option to be temporarily released while awaiting trial. Bail is set by the judge during the defendant’s first court appearance. For minor bad behaviors (such as driving violations), bail does not need to be set.

Usually, a friend, relative, or defense attorney will contact a Minnesota bond company by phone and during the preliminary phone consultation; the company has to collect basic information about the situation. This information will include where the detainee is being held, how long he has been there and of course the charges involved. Personal information such as current residence and occupation also have to be obtained. The bail company or agency will need this information to assess the risk involved in issuing the bond.

Should the suspect opt to purchase a bail bond, he or she will have to sign some bond documents and that include a bail bond application, bail indemnity agreement and a receipt. Once the paperwork is finalized, an accredited agent will post the bond at the correct detention facility or jail and this will result in the release of the defendant. This process can take anywhere between 1 and 2 hours (ideally). Note that the whole process cannot start until all the arrest and booking procedures have been completed.

Generally you can get a bail bond in Minnesota 24/7. Bail bondsmen are on an “On Call” basis whenever they are not in their offices. Other countries, or even other states outside of MN, may have a totally different policy when it comes to bailing out of jail. The courts have numerous methods available for releasing defendants on bail and the judge is the one who determines which one of these methods is the most appropriate to use.

Signing the bail bond is a promise or guarantee that the defendant or suspect will appear in the specified date of the court hearing. If the suspect fails to appear in the proceedings, this will cause the signers of the bond to pay the court the designated amount. In general, the amount of bail is calculated depending on the seriousness of the alleged offense or crime. There are some instances that a suspect can be released upon his or her own recognizance which is defined as the latter?s written uninsured promise to return for trial. A release of this sort is granted for somebody with a steady employment, stable family ties and a long history of residence in a certain community. Violation of the terms of a personal recognizance constitutes a crime in Minnesota and is punishable by law.

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