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How Does Bail Work

The purpose of the bail system is to ensure that a defendant will be present for trial and any pretrial hearings they face.

The process of bailing a friend or family member out of jail, while initially daunting, is relatively simple.

When someone is arrested, the judge sets their bail. The amount is dependent upon their criminal history, the severity of the charges, if they are employed, and if they have ties to the community.

If the person cannot afford the bail, they will need the services of a bail bondsman. A small fee is paid to the bondsman, who then assumes the responsibility of the full bail amount.

• The full name of the person in jail
• What jail they are in
• Their booking number
• The charges
• Any other information you can get

You may be wondering where you go to pay the bail. Depending on your proximity to the jail, the bondsman can usually meet you there. Some may be willing to come to your home. If you are in a different city, it can also be handled electronically or even over the phone.

Many different items of value can be used as collateral if the money for bail isn’t readily available. This can include property, jewelry, art, or anything else with enough worth.

After the percentage fee has been paid or the collateral signed over, the bondsman will post the bond. The person who has been arrested will then be released, though the time this takes can vary. It could be a short time, or it could take several hours.

Once the defendant has been released, the rules of being out on bail stipulate that he or she must appear for any court proceedings related to their case. They must also follow any other conditions that the bondsman has set.

If the defendant fails to appear in court or violates any of the mandates that were set forth, they can be returned to jail, and the full bail amount will be due.

They would also forfeit any collateral that had been signed over.

The bond obligation ends when the trial ends, whether the defendant is found innocent or guilty.

Approval

There is never a convenient time to have to deal with the bond process. Fortunately, we can usually approve your bond in as little as 15 minutes. The process involves answering some questions about the circumstances and collecting any other relevant information.

Payment Options. We accept all forms of credit card, cash, check, and even bitcoin.

Exclusive Financing Options. We offer a broad range of payment options, specific to each case. Call us to see what we can do for you.

Collateral. We accept collateral to secure against the debt obligation in case the bail is forfeited. Collateral can include motor homes, boats, property liens, jewelry, or anything with a value equal to the amount of the bond. Physical items are stored in a secure location until the case is resolved.

The police department and jail buildings are connected. They are located at #60 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92702.

The general phone number for the police department is 714-245-8049.

The phone number for the jail is 714-245-8100. The jail lobby is open between the hours of 7 a.m. and 10 p.m., Monday through Sunday.

The hours for inmate visitation at the jail are Monday through Sunday, 7 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.-9 p.m.

For information on an inmate, visit this website. Your bail bondsman may be a better choice for navigating the most recent information about a particular inmate.

Contact Information

• 1108 West Fifth St, Santa Ana, CA 92703
• 1-888-224-5911
• bailanswers@gmail.com
• Open 24 Hours

Crime Statistics. The crime rate statistics for Santa Ana show that it is considered safer than 36% of the cities in the United States. Out of 7,103 crimes reported in the last year, 1,309 were violent crimes and the rest were property crimes.

Theft is the most reported non-violent crime, while assault is the most reported violent crime.

Most common crimes requiring our services include DUI and domestic violence, (battery, penal codes 242, 243, 245, 273, 236, corporal injury of spouse) .

There is a range of other infractions that we handle bail bonds for. Some of them are: DUI with great bodily injury, repeat DUI/2nd DUI, shoplifting, and petty theft, battery, assault, assault with a deadly weapon, vandalism, marijuana offenses, possession for sales (drug related), fraud/embezzlement, robbery, federal bonds, attempted murder, and murder.