How Bail Bonds Work
After someone is arrested for a crime, they are seen before a judge who can determine whether or not to set a bail based on many things such as the crime itself, the defendant's history/record, where the defendant lives and what their life may be like in terms of how they'd be able to make court dates, and other factors that go into whether a judge sets a bail and if so the amount of that bail. The more serious the charge, the higher the bail amount will most likely be. The reason for this is that when the defendant posts bail, he/she is ensuring to the court that he/she will appear at the required court date(s) as if defendant is willing to pay all that money, then it is likely he/she will go to the set court dates and because of such he/she would eventually get the money back after the case is over, or the bondsman would considering they paid the bail. If the defendant does not go to court, the bond that was posted could be forfeited and it would go to the court which is not preferable by the defendant or us, the bonds agent. The defendant would then be required to post a second bond if the judge is willing to set another bail which would go about in the same way, but just cost some more in the long run. So, the defendant must be sure to be there at their scheduled court dates once we pay bail so that we can get it back and you do not owe us or the courts any extra!
Want to get someone out of Jail?
Let Harper's pay the bail!
- Call and talk to a Professional Bail Bondsman in Virginia. We can make the basic arrangements for bail/bond over the phone such as discussing the bail bond amount and how much you would reasonably pay. Afterwards, we will then plan and agree on a meeting place and time for our final consultation, or are welcome to come by our office during offices hours.
- We have a convenient office location in Petersburg Virginia, but if you can't make it there, you can meet your Bail Bondsman at the jail or selected place in the area more comfortable for you. You need to have a valid ID in order to process our paperwork and that's it, but be sure to protect yourself and get a receipt from us for your records!
- Our Local Professional Bail Bondsman in Virginia will fill out all of the appropriate paperwork to post the bail bond for you and your loved one in jail.
- The jail will process the bond and release the defendant but does have a short processing time, which will be approximately 2 – 4 hours. We as the bail bonding company unfortunately cannot control the jail processing time.
Bond Security
High risk bonds require an additional fee called bond security. However, bond security is refundable. When you agree to pay bond security, protect yourself and get a receipt, and this way you can get it back simpler.
- The bond security is refundable once the defendant has made all of their court appearances and there is a disposition entered for the case.
- If the defendant fails to appear in Court, and cannot return in a timely manner, the bond security is used to satisfy the obligation to the Court and will not be refunded to you.
HIGH RISK BONDS
- Out of state bonds without a local Cosigner
- Illegal Immigrants without a local Cosigner
- Any bond the Agent deems high risk
Cosigning Virginia Bail Bonds
Most bail bonds require a Cosigner. Contact Harper's Bail Bonding located in Petersburg Virginia if the defendant fails to appear in court. There is a narrow window of opportunity to avoid additional charges.
- The Cosigner is liable for the full amount of the bond.
- The Cosigner is liable for the expenses of locating and ensuring the defendant goes to court or informs the courts or us otherwise if there is an issue.
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