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FAQ
QUESTIONS REGARDING BAIL BONDS IN CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA AND SURROUNDING AREAS
What is the purpose of a bail bond?
The purpose of a bail bond is to guarantee to the court that the person being released on the bail bond will make all of their required court appearances. It is a financial guarantee to the court that the defendant will appear in each and every court appearance. The failure of a defendant to comply with his or her court appearances could possibly result in warrants being issued and the amount of the bail bonds being forfeited.
What is Collateral?
As an indemnitor of the collateral, you are financially responsible for the bail bond. As long as the person you bail out attends all court appearances, you will not have to pay any money beyond the premium. If the person is simply late to court or has a valid reason for not being there, typically we are able to get them back into court without any additional expenses. However, if the bailed-out person skips bail and we are not able to return that person to court, you are required to pay the full amount of the bail. Upon the return of them to court, you are required to reimburse us for all expenses incurred.
Valid forms of collateral include money or property that you deposit with the bail bond company. The collateral is held until the bond is exonerated and the premium has been paid in full. In the majority of situations, we do not require collateral. Factors that may determine if collateral will be required include:
Accused Person's Past Arrest History
Whether or Not Accused Person Is Local
Whether or Not Accused Person Is Local
If Indemnitor Is Employed
Accused Person's Past Bond History
Accused Person's Past Bond History
What is an Indemnitor or Cosigner?
An Indemnitor or Cosigner is a person who agrees to be financially responsible for the full amount of the bail bond in the event the defendant fails to make a court appearance and cannot be returned to court. An Indemnitor is responsible for paying any costs incurred as a result of the defendant missing a court date. If there is more than one Indemnitor on a bail bond, they are jointly and severally liable. This means the money could be collected from one or both of them.
How Long Does it Take to Get Out of Jail?
The paperwork in our office usually takes less than 10-15 minutes. The release time after the jail receives our bond is generally 3-8 hours. Generally speaking, the busier the holding facility, the longer it takes.
For additional questions, please fill free to reach out to our staff in Charlotte, North Carolina at (704) 724-0545.
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