The Bail House

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Why does a Bail bond cost 10% of a bail amount?

When someone is taken into custody, their top priority often becomes getting out of jail as quickly as possible. For most people, this means navigating the bail process. However, bail amounts can often be extremely high, making it difficult for...

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Bail Bondsmen vs. Bounty Hunters: What’s the Difference?

When someone is arrested, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the legal processes and unfamiliar terminology. Two commonly misunderstood roles in this...

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Handcuff Criminal Courts & Bail Bonds

Archived from October 1, 2014 Handcuff Criminal Courts…Really? The Eighth Amendment of the United States Constitution states very plainly: “There...

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Jail Overcrowding & Bail Bonds

Jail overcrowding is a topic that has been in the news a lot lately, especially in California. Thanks mostly to AB109, Governor Brown’s prison...

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8 Tips to Avoid Bail Bond Scams

Posting bail for yourself or a loved one can be a highly emotional time. Unfortunately some people prey on this vulnerable state and conduct bail...

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