FAQS
WHEN SOMEONE IS ARRESTED WHERE ARE THEY TAKEN?
When someone is arrested in Austin-Travis County, Texas they are taken downtown to the Travis County Jail: 509 W. 11th Street
WHAT IS A BAIL BOND?
A bail bond is a formal document that gives bail for someone to be released from custody.
HOW DOES A BAIL BOND WORK?
After the defendant has been booked in, a bail amount will be determined for their release. Once the bail amount has been set, call us at 512-320-0928. Bail Bonds Express will help you fill out all the necessary paperwork in about 15 minutes. Our employees will be ready to post bond and your friend/family member will be released.
HOW LONG DOES THE PROCESS TAKE?
Release times vary, but once the paper work has been filled out and turned into the Sheriff's Department, it can take 2 - 4 hours.
IS THE PREMIUM REFUNDABLE?
Once the bail bond is posted the bail bond premium is non-refundable.
WHO IS LIABLE FOR THE BAIL BOND?
The indemnitor is the friend/family member of the defendant who acts as a cosigner or guarantor on the bond. The indemnitor is financially liable for the full face value of the bond.
WHAT ARE THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE INDEMNITOR?
The indemnitor is responsible for making sure the defendant makes all appearances in court and may be responsible for the full amount of the bond, if the defendant fails to appear in court.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF BAILING SOMEONE OUT OF JAIL?
The benefit for bailing someone out of jail allows them to return to work, school, and family as they await their court date. It also gives them time to look for a lawyer or public defender to help them with their case.
WHAT ARE THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DEFENDANT?
Once released, the defendant will need to report in weekly and/or come into the local office within 24 hours to complete the necessary paper work. They are also required to show up to all court dates and follow up with Bail Bonds Express about the case.
HOW IS THE AMOUNT OF BAIL DETERMINED?
The purpose of bail is to assure the defendant appears in court. When determining the amount, the court takes into consideration: the charges, criminal record, and probability the defendant will appear in court.
WHAT IS COLLATERAL?
Collateral is money, property, personal values, etc. that you deposit with the bail bond company. Collateral is held until the bond is exonerated and the premium has been paid in full. In many situations, the bail bond company will not require collateral.
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