Trustworthy Faqs in Las Vegas, NV

What is a Bail Bond?

A bail bond essentially acts as an insurance policy whereby the bail bond company guarantees to the court that the person obtaining the bail bond will make all of their required appearances. If the individual appears in court as ordered, then the bail bond is never in jeopardy. However, if the individual fails to appear, the bail bond company is notified of this by the court. At that time, the bail bond company must surrender that individual back into custody. If the bail bond company fails to surrender that person back into custody, then they are forced to pay the entire amount of the bail bond to the court.

What does it cost to obtain a bail bond?

The cost of a bail bond is 15%; which again, is required by Nevada law. There are occasions, however, where we issue our customers a percentage of credit in an effort to work with them through their economic hardships.

What should be done if an individual misses a court appearance?

If an individual misses court for any reason, you must contact us immediately. We have valuable information which, most of the time, will allow you to get your bail bond reinstated. It is our objective to keep you out of jail and on bail throughout your entire court proceedings.

How will I know when the terms of my bail bond are completed?

Upon completion of your case, the judge will “exonerate” your bail bond in open court. At this point, the bail bond is no longer active.

Do you get bond money back if you use bail bonds?

A Bail bonds company is the preferred method for people who can not afford to pay their bail amount in full, when you use a bail bonds company  there is a required 15% bail bond surcharge paid to that bail bonds company.

This surcharge is non-refundable, which means, even if the defendant abides by all of the conditions of their release, the 15% surcharge will not be refunded.

Bail bond contract being reviewed and signed

 

What are the bail rules in Nevada?

In Nevada, a defendant can be released on bail pending the outcome of their case if they meet certain conditions set by a judge.

Posting bail: Anyone can post bail with the court, but if someone posts bail through a bail bondsman, they must have a bail agent license.  For the 15% non-refundable fee for a bondsman, they will accept, cash, credit cards, cashiers check or postal money orders.

Compliance: You must adhere to the rules set by the court to show up at any and all hearings required. If you do not show up in court, your collateral and/or your co-signer’s will be at risk of forfeiture.

What is a surety bond?

A surety bond is a bail bond agreement that ensures the defendant will appear in court for their scheduled appearances. The defendant or the indemnitor pays a non-refundable 15% of the bail amount and additional fees of to the bail bondsman. This agreement is a financial guarantee provided by a bail bondsman to the court. If the defendant does not appear in court at the appropriate time, the bail bondsman company promises to cover the full bail amount, and the defendant will still have outstanding warrants.

surety bond agreement form

 

 

 

 

 

 

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