Consequences of missing a court date After a defendant is arrested and taken into custody on suspicion of committing a crime, they are held until able to post bail. In exchange for their release, [...]
After someone is arrested, they are booked and held until bail is set. For less serious crimes, suspects may post bail immediately after being booked. Often there is a waiting period (typically [...]
“You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be [...]
I have been asked many questions through the past 18 years working in the bail bond business. Many inquiries come from potential and current clients, while others are from folks who have watched [...]
Many communities around the country are utilizing some form of Pretrial Release programs. In short, defendants are released with little or no financial obligation to themselves or another [...]
A commercial bail bond, or surety bond, is a vehicle used by the court to assure that a defendant will show up for scheduled court appearances. It is, and has been for more than 100 years, the [...]
A few counties in Minnesota have begun to offer a “cash bail” option, in addition to a “bail bond”, as a condition for defendants to get out of jail. This cash bail option is typically 10% of [...]
Over the next few weeks, pretrial release options will be reviewed. When a person is in jail, the court reviews each case and determines any conditions of release. If the charge is not serious [...]
