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How bail bonds work ? Contact us if you have any other questions.
How bail bonds work ? In order to post Bail, a person can either post the full cash value, a ten percent cash option, or contact a licensed Bondsperson who may post a person’s bail for a non-refundable fee. Bail Bondsmen in the State of Connecticut must be licensed in order to conduct a bonding business. All of our bondsmen are licensed to bond you out in the state of CT. Bail bond costs are set by the Connecticut Insurance Department. Prior to the execution of a bail bond, all bondsmen must get written authorization from a third party or if possible the defendant. (Step 2 in our bail bond process) If the bail bond “Premium” (our fees relating to bailing you out) cannot be paid in full before we bail you out, bondsmen can arrange a payment plan (35% down payment of our fees). Any unpaid balance must be paid within 15 months from the time of bail. For more information on the laws concerning bail bonds in CT, please view the Public Act No. 11-45.
Bail in Connecticut is the amount of money a defendant must post to be released from custody while awaiting trial. The amount is set by judges, pretrial services staff, or police to ensure that the defendant goes to court or returns if released after being arrested. Bail conditions can range from a written promise to appear to a monetary bond. The defendant must post the bond amount in cash or procure a commercially secured bond to be released.
If the defendant or their family can afford the bail amount, they can pay it directly to the court. This is known as posting bail. If the defendant appears at all required court dates, the bail will be returned at the end of the trial, minus any administrative fees.
A: It will take about 20 minutes.
A: Cash, Check, Credit Card, Money Order, Western Union Quick Collect
“To bail someone out of jail, a cosigner requires three essential items:
1. Valid ID
2. Paycheck stub
3. Utility bill
Additionally, the cosigner must be a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years old.”
A: It depends on the jail and the county in CT the defendant was arrested in. Most facilities take 30 minutes to four hours.
A: Afford A Bond Bail Bonds have offices & bail bondsmen across CT. Our statewide coverage can assist with all bail-related matters in any city or town in Connecticut.
A: No, that money is non-refundable upon release from the bond we posted. However, if we are unable to post the bond under certain circumstances, we are able to issue a refund.
“A cosigner, an individual willing to vouch for the defendant, assumes responsibility for the following three tasks:
Ensuring the defendant attends all court appearances.
Ensuring the defendant informs Afford A Bond Bail Bonds about upcoming court dates.
Ensuring the payment of the premium (if applicable).”
A: The duties expected of a defendant include:
Upon release, the defendant is required to promptly report to the local office and fulfill all required paperwork. Subsequently, they will be informed about their forthcoming court dates.
It is incumbent upon the defendant to communicate any newly assigned court dates to their local Afford A Bond Bail Bonds office, either in person or by phone (PLEASE CALL).
Attendance at all scheduled court dates is mandatory for the defendant.
A: No, but the defendant must immediately come into their local Afford A Bond Bail Bonds office after being released.
A: There are several benefits to consider:
- Defendants can go back to work, school, home, family, and continue with usual daily life.
- Permits the unhampered preparation of a defense.
- Serves to prevent the infliction of punishment prior to conviction.
A: Yes, however, if there is any type of refund, it will be given back to the cosigner.
A: Cash, Check, Credit Card, MonCertainly! Warrants are issued to summon individuals to court by a judge’s order. Afford A Bond Bail Bonds offers the option to post bail. With the assistance of a Afford A bond Bail Bonds agent, most warrants can be handled at a police or sheriff’s department without necessitating immediate custody.ey Order, Western Union Quick Collect