Sharky & Stephen Bail Bonds

Bail bonds are oftentimes the type of thing that you have to learn about in a time of tragedy and hardship either personally or for a friend or loved one. Many people have probably heard about bail, but very few people really know how the whole process works. First, let’s talk about what bail is. When a defendant is arrested, a judge can release him or her on bail. Bail simply refers to an amount of money paid to the court so that the defendant can remain free during the duration of the trial. If a bail is not paid, then the defendant is locked up while awaiting a trial. Bail is not always an option for a defendant. If a judge considers a defendant to be a flight risk or if the defendant has a history of skipping court dates then the judge will typically then order the defendant to be held without bail, but if bail is issued typically a bail bond is required to pay it. So what is a bail bond ? A bail bond is issued by a bail bond agent. A bail bond allows most people to