It’s a fact that all Bail Agents and Bail Bond Company’s in the State of California are required by the California Department of Insurance to charge the same percentage for a bail bond. The premium required for a bail bond is currently set at 10% of the bond amount posted.
There is a 7% and 8% rate available when certain conditions are in place at the time of bail. Unfortunately, many bail agencies, especially retail agencies, disregard these regulations to appear as if they can offer a lower cost undercutting their competitor in order to post the bond. That may seem like it’s good for competition, but will actually costs you more in the long run.
In & Out Bail Bonds is considered a mom-n-pop bail operation and conduct business as professional bail agents in California. When a Bail Bond Company chooses to operate their business with shady tactics what stops them from selling or using your personal information to their benefit? Could you still feel comfortable giving personal information about you, your family and/or friends? Is your personal information worth saving a little money?
If you’ve read this far then you know the agents at IN & OUT Bail Bonds have been posting bail in Vista longer than any other bail agents and we always keep your information secure. Check for yourself, you won’t find a Bail Agent with a longer continuous history of writing bail bonds in Vista than agents at IN & OUT Bail Bonds. We take care of it so you don’t have to.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is collateral?
What is collateral?Collateral is something with enough financial value to ensure the defendant completes his/her case. Usually supplied by relatives and/or friends of the defendant, this provides additional financial incentive to make sure the defendant appears in court when ordered. Collateral can be anything of financial value that is legal. If the defendant fails to appear in court, and is unable to be located, In & Out Bail Bonds would use the collateral to help pay the court for the forfeited bond.
Collateral is something with enough financial value to ensure the defendant completes his/her case. Usually supplied by relatives and/or friends of the defendant, this provides additional financial incentive to make sure the defendant appears in court when ordered. Collateral can be anything of financial value that is legal. If the defendant fails to appear in court, and is unable to be located, In & Out Bail Bonds would use the collateral to help pay the court for the forfeited bond.
When do I get the collateral back?
When do I get the collateral back? When the bond has been exonerated by the court and all financial obligations to In & Out Bail Bonds are satisfied, the collateral must be promptly returned. California law strictly mandates this. Unless other arraignments are made, any collateral will be returned to the owner’s that originally pledged and signed for it.
When the bond has been exonerated by the court and all financial obligations to In & Out Bail Bonds are satisfied, the collateral must be promptly returned. California law strictly mandates this. Unless other arraignments are made, any collateral will be returned to the owner’s that originally pledged and signed for it.
What is the Cosigner responsible for?
What is the Cosigner responsible for? The Bail Agreement spells out the relationship and obligations between the defendant, cosigner/indemintor(s) and In & Out Bail Bonds and our Surety Insurance Company.
The Bail Agreement spells out the relationship and obligations between the defendant, cosigner/indemintor(s) and In & Out Bail Bonds and our Surety Insurance Company.
When you bail somebody out, you agree to accept full financial responsibility for the bail amount should the defendant fail to appear in court. You are not criminally liable, but you are financially liable. If the defendant makes all court appearances, the premium paid is the only cost associated with the bail bond.
What happens if a defendant is bailed out and fails to appear in court?
What happens if a defendant is bailed out and fails to appear in court?The court will order the bond forfeited. A forfeiture occurs when a defendant fails to appear when ordered by the court. If this happens, In & Out Bail Bonds is allowed approximately six months to “surrender” the defendant back to the custody of the court before having to pay the full bond amount. If the defendant can not be found, the Court will demand payment of the full bond amount from In & Out Bail Bonds. Fortunately most bail bond issues or problems happen by accident and are easy and quick to resolve, although some problems do escalate beyond a simple phone call.
The court will order the bond forfeited. A forfeiture occurs when a defendant fails to appear when ordered by the court. If this happens, In & Out Bail Bonds is allowed approximately six months to “surrender” the defendant back to the custody of the court before having to pay the full bond amount. If the defendant can not be found, the Court will demand payment of the full bond amount from In & Out Bail Bonds. Fortunately most bail bond issues or problems happen by accident and are easy and quick to resolve, although some problems do escalate beyond a simple phone call.
What if the defendant is not bailed out?
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hat if the defendant is not bailed out?The defendant will remain in custody until either their case is resolved or the Judge lets them go on their promise to come back.
The defendant will remain in custody until either their case is resolved or the Judge lets them go on their promise to come back.
Are Bail Agents licensed?
Are Bail Agents licensed? Yes. Anyone that negotiates and writes bail in the State of California must be licensed by the CDI. They need pass a background check, complete a pre-licensing class and pass the state examination in order to obtain a bail license. Then they must be appointed by a Surety Company to actually write bonds. To maintain a bail license, a bail agent must complete 12 hours of continuing education approved by the California Dept of Insurance.
Yes. Anyone that negotiates and writes bail in the State of California must be licensed by the CDI. They need pass a background check, complete a pre-licensing class and pass the state examination in order to obtain a bail license. Then they must be appointed by a Surety Company to actually write bonds. To maintain a bail license, a bail agent must complete 12 hours of continuing education approved by the California Dept of Insurance.
Why should I trust In & Out Bail Bonds?
Why should I trust In & Out Bail Bonds? Our family has been in the bail bond business in Vista since 1959.