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What is bail and how does it work? 

When a person gets arrested and booked for a crime it’s a really difficult time for the client and the family as well. And most of the time, the clients, nor their family are really educated on the procedures or laws. That can put them in a really vulnerable and confused state. And if arrested, they must wait in jail until their bond is set. Not having answers to many valuable and relatable information, and understanding questions. And possibly, depending on the corruption of the local government or agency in that particular area,  are you truly being treated fairly and with respect? These are all things to consider for yourself and loved ones and why you should choose Jana’s Instant Bail Bonds, if you or a loved one find yourself in need of bail bonds service Picayune MS and surrounding areas. Is it truly a just system holding you accountable, and representing your rights as an American? Do the judges truly know bail law according to the state they are practicing in? At the bail hearing, the judge will set the bail amount. If the person cannot afford bail, they must stay in jail until their court date.

Hiring a bail agent with Jana’s Instant Bail Bonding can help them with this process, allowing them to be released from custody sooner. Also, the agent will be there walking them through the process and giving as much guidance as possible. 

When you or your loved one contact a bail agent at Jana’s Instant Bail Bonds and need bail bonds service Picayune MS and surrounding areas,  having as much information as possible, including the full name of the person in jail, the jail they are in, and the charges is helpful to the agent ensuring a quicker process. At Jana’s Instant Bail Bonds, we provide bail bonds service Picayune MS and surrounding counties 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and will likely answer the phone regardless of the time of day.

If you are near the jail, or need to meet at a certain time, the office will arrange for an available agent that meets your specific time and needs. The agent will usually meet you there at the jail to post the bond and provide the bail bonds service Picayune MS and surrounding counties. In some cases, clients choose to come to our office, or the agent may be willing to come to your home. If you are not in the same city as the defendant, all paperwork and payments can be handled electronically or over the phone as well. 

Bail bonds service Picayune MS and surrounding counties in Pearl River county typically charge between 10% and 15% of the total bail amount. This can be higher or lower depending on the circumstances and the location of the arrest. For example, if you have a $10,000 bond and the bail agent charges a 15% premium, you will pay a $1500  fee to the bail agent. You will not get this money back.There may also be additional turn key and power fees. The power or processing fees also are dependent on the defendant’s particular charges. 

The bail agent will require at least one indemnitor, possibly more to sign on your bond depending on the particular client, bond amount and circumstances. This helps guarantee the defendant will show up for court. The bail agent will then post the bond once the premium has been paid and/or any payment agreement has been signed.  Then, the defendant will be released from jail. There is an option to be relieved as the cosigner is the defendant is able to provide an approved replacement for the cosigner and this may incur additional fees. 

The process of bailing someone out can take a short time or up to several hours, depending on how crowded the jail is and how they are staffed at the moment. But our company that offers bail bonds service Picayune MS and surrounding counties strives to make this process as quick as possible.  After the person has been released, they must show up for all court proceedings and meet any and all conditions set by the bail agent.The defendant will also be required to do weekly check-ins during office hours with the agent or office staff. It is preferred that the client call into the office so it can be noted in their file. If the client chooses or is court ordered and enters a rehab facility, it is the client or indemnitors responsibility to have the intake coordinator at the facility email a letter of their intake date and suspected release date. This will be needed to get an extension on the court date so that a warrant is not issued. 

If the defendant fails to appear in court, the bail agent will be required to pay the full bail amount—in our example, $10,000. When this happens, or when the defendant violates the bail conditions, the bail agent will locate the defendant and take them back to jail. Keep in mind that if the defendant does not make their court date, you could lose any previous money spent on that bond and be required to pay bond fees again using a different company. If the client doesn’t show up for court, a warrant is then issued and the bond is forfeited. It is then a possibility that a recovery agent or bounty hunter will be sent to locate the client. It is essential that the defendant appears at every court appearance prepared and on time and stays in weekly contact with the company or agent to prevent a warrant being issued and/or a forfeiture on the bond. The defendant will also not be allowed to go out of town without approval from the bonding agent or company, and must keep the office and agent updated on any and all address changes or phone numbers. This is crucial to be compliant with your contract for a smoother  process. 

As long as the defendant complies with the terms set by the courts, bail agent and shows up for all court dates, the process for the defendant and the indemnitor should go smoothly. Regardless of whether the defendant is found innocent or guilty, the bond is exonerated—or completed—once the trial is over. Also, if the client has plead guilty, set up a payment plan or completed a court, received a new court date, they will need to notify the office. 

And that’s how bail bonds service Picayune MS and surrounding counties is provided. Please call us at 601-798-7907 today if we can assist you with bail bonding needs or have more questions regarding this process. We will be happy to help answer any additional questions you may have regarding the bail process. We are a knowledgeable company with agents working in the bail bond services industry in Picayune, MS and surrounding counties with combined experience for over 20 years plus. 

If you’re interested and/or looking for help with rehabilitation, counseling or treatment we could be here to help you gather the resources, point you in the right direction of obtaining the care necessary, and in some cases, provide financial assistance when needed.