Frequently asked questions

A bail bond is a promise to the court, backed by a licensed surety, for the full bail amount. It guarantees the defendant will appear in court every time the court orders.

Call us. A friend or family member qualifies as the co-signer (indemnitor) and signs the bail paperwork, which guarantees the defendant will appear in court. Depending on the case, collateral such as property, cash or other assets may be used to secure the bond.

The premium is 10% of the bail amount. A discounted 8% rate is available to people who meet certain requirements. Our rates are filed with the California Department of Insurance, and we go over every fee before anything is signed.

No. We decide case by case. Signature bonds, with no collateral, are available depending on the risk.

When the court exonerates the bail bond, which usually happens when the case ends. Once we receive the court’s written notice that the bond is exonerated, we release the collateral right away.

No. The premium is fully earned once the defendant is released or transferred to another jurisdiction.

Yes. Payment plans are available for people who meet certain credit requirements.

It depends on the facility. Release from a county jail usually takes several hours. Shift changes, lockdowns and system outages can add time. Release from a local police department jail is usually faster.

Yes. Everything you give us for a bail bond is confidential and is never shared with third parties.

Yes, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.