Cash bond

[SomeGuy]

You write "pink slips" to your lawyer or public defender requesting bail reduction, then your lawyer goes to a bail hearing and explains why your bail should be reduced.

Last time I was in court for a bail hearing I stood up when my name was called, heard the charges and immediately asked for a reduced bail and was granted. I was released for about half of what it should have been.

Funny thing too is that the sheriff that arrested me was the one that suggested I do it and vouched for me at the hearing. I thought it strange as I was out of state but had no priors and didnt give the cops a hard time, though I wasn't exactly cooperative.

 

[nukn futz]

pretty easy to hide from a bondsman but its easier to just not be a dumbass in the first place.

 

[glock23]

This thread has brought back the feeling of dread you get walking into a courthouse. Thanks guys

 

[Guest]

Sorry glockster,didn't mean to bring back bad memories lol.I'm not about to go anywhere,but it would be good to have clear knowledge of how bail/bond actually works within the system.I'm still a little confused actually,it seems it may be different in different locales.If my bail is 100,000 dollars,it wouldn't make sense to me that a bondsman would require 10,000 dollars PLUS the title to your 90,000 house or boat.Whats his purpose then?My biggest concern is if when arrested,if I post the entirety in cash to the court will that make them suspicious?Can you even do that?This is what I'm still a bit unclear on.In some locales a bondsman may be mandatory possibly?Is a bondsman mandatory over a certain bail amount?These questions and actually many more is whats plaguing me about this crap,not trying to elude police or where the hell to go and that kinda shit lol

 

[ItsGrowTime]

You hit the nail on the head. It varies widely from state to state and possibly even county to county. You have to know how YOUR area works in order to plan accordingly.

The state I used to live in was pretty much cut and dry. Either you post a cash bond directly with the court in the amount of your bail, or you get a bondsman who you will pay 10% (non-refundable) with a co-signor, or you get lucky with Personal Recognizance Bond (set free on signature with bail amount), or you sit in jail until your case is done. Pretty simple.