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Understanding the Bail Process in Placer County

We’re the only bail bonds agent located directly across from the Placer County Jail in Auburn. We've been serving Placer County since 1973, when our founder Frank opened Frank Calabretta's Bail House Bail Bonds. 

Not only do we offer fast, convenient, and confidential Placer County bail bonds services at Bail House, we do our best to make sure that our clients understand the bail process. If you have any questions about how bail works, warrants, or court system processes, give us a call, and we will be happy to explain. It’s important to understand what to expect and what to do or avoid after being arrested, and we are here for you.

What Happens After Arrest?

When someone is arrested in Placer County, they will go through the booking process at the Jail. Depending on the reason for arrest and the defendant's legal history, they may be offered release on bail. Essentially, bail represents the sum of money that needs to be provided to the court to allow the accused individual to rejoin society until their trial. In California, there is a schedule for Bail amounts that the courts use to determine how much you will pay to be released on Bail (see Placer County Bail Schedule here). The defendant has three options if offered bail:

1. Do nothing - stay in jail.
2. Pay the bail amount in full and be released (this is referred to as 'cash bail').
3. Work with a licensed bail agent to get a bail bond.

Since you are on this site, you are probably interested in the third option. A Bail Bond is a pathway to free a loved one or friend in Placer County without needing to cover the entire bail sum.

This is where we come in at Bail House. The cost of bail bonds is set by law at 10% of the bail amount. This amount must be paid upfront and is known as the premium. For example, if bail is set at $10,000 the premium would be $1,000.

To proceed, the bail bondsman requires the defendant or their representative—known as the indemnitor—to complete a bail application and sign a contract. This paperwork outlines the terms of the agreement, including the responsibilities of all parties involved. The indemnitor, often a friend or family member, agrees to take financial responsibility if the defendant fails to meet court obligations.

Once the paperwork is finalized and the bail bond fee is paid, the bondsman submits the bond to the court or jail. The jail then processes the release, which can take anywhere between 20 minutes and a few hours, depending on the facility. After this, the defendant is free to leave custody, provided they comply with any conditions set by the court, such as attending all scheduled court dates.