When it comes to bail bond agencies, they are mostly known as being a place to simply get a loved one out of jail without having to pay the full bond cost upfront. However, there are parts to this process and even extra services that a bail bondsman can provide to either help avoid arrests altogether or make the process less stressful and easier. This is what you need to know:
Outstanding warrants
Before an arrest even occurs, did you know that in some cases there are ways to avoid it? If you know or even have an inkling that there may be a warrant out for your arrest, the first thing you should do is call your local bail bonds agency. This is because any agency will have the tools and access to databases that can fully confirm whether there is an actual warrant posted and if there is a bond attached. If there is not a bond attached then unfortunately there is no way to avoid an arrest but it still gives you the power to possibly negotiate terms of surrender so that you don’t have to continuously look over your shoulder and wonder when it will happen. If the warrant does come with a bond cost attached then the bail bondsman may be able to help you pay the bond ahead of time to avoid being arrested. It is important to note however that this will not mean that you don’t have to go to court, but it will keep you out of jail.
Save time and money by getting communication done faster
Calls coming from jails are almost always collect calls and the costs add up quickly. When working with a bail bondsman or even just working with the courts, you are going to need to gather information to get yourself or a loved one out. Usually, this type of gathering requires a lot of communication where you play the middleman but when you work with a bail bondsman, they are equipped to accept these collect calls which in turn means that they can collect the necessary information directly which saves you from having to deal with making calls back and forth from the jail to the bail bondsman.
Take care of everything without ever having to step into an office
So often, arrests take place at the most inconvenient times. It is not so easy for anyone to make it to an office in the middle of the night or even during the workday but most agencies now let you take care of everything without ever stepping into an office. Whether it be by phone for those that would still like assistance or those that prefer to upload everything online, it is now easier than ever to get a loved one out without disruption to your life.