Most families have never done this before. Here's exactly what happens from the moment of arrest to the moment they walk out — and what it costs.
After an arrest, the person is taken to a local jail for booking — fingerprints, photos, and processing. Bail is set by the county's bail schedule or by a judge. Booking can take a few hours; we can start your paperwork during it.
Give us the person's full name, date of birth, and the jail if you know it. If you don't, we'll locate the booking for you — free. We confirm the charges and the exact bail amount directly with the facility.
You pay the bond premium — 10% of the bail amount, the rate set in California. Can't cover it today? We build a zero-interest payment plan around your budget. Everything is put in writing before you sign.
Our agent posts the full bail amount with the jail on your behalf. That's the entire point of a bail bond — you pay a fraction, we guarantee the rest to the court.
The jail processes the release — usually within hours, depending on the facility and how busy it is. We stay in contact until they're out.
The defendant must attend all court appearances — that's the only obligation that keeps the bond in good standing. We send reminders and stay available for questions the whole way through.
California law sets the standard bail bond premium at 10% of the total bail amount. That premium is the one-time fee for our service — we post the full bond so you never have to come up with the whole amount.
Have these ready when you call — or don't. We'll help you track everything down.
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The standard premium in California is 10% of the full bail amount. A $25,000 bail means a $2,500 premium — that's what you pay us to post the entire bond. Zero-interest payment plans are available.
No — the premium is the earned fee for posting the bond, at every licensed agency in California. What you never owe is the full bail amount, as long as the defendant appears at every court date.
Once the bond is posted, release depends on the jail: smaller city jails can be under an hour, larger county facilities like Robert Presley or Twin Towers can take several hours during busy periods. Calling us early is the fastest path.
The court can forfeit the bond and issue a bench warrant. If it ever happens, call us immediately — in many cases the appearance can be rescheduled and the bond reinstated before it becomes a bigger problem.
Many bonds are approved on signature and a payment plan alone. Larger bonds may require collateral such as property or a vehicle. Your agent will tell you exactly what applies before anything is signed — no surprises.
Yes. The paperwork can be completed electronically from anywhere — you don't have to be in California to co-sign a bond for a loved one held here.
As the indemnitor, you're guaranteeing the defendant appears at every court date and that the premium is paid. If they appear as required, your obligation ends when the case does.
Yes. Arrests don't keep business hours, so neither do we. A licensed agent — not a machine — answers our county lines 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
Free consultation. We'll confirm the bail amount and give you a clear plan in minutes.