What is a warrant? A warrant is a document issued by a legal or government official authorizing the police or some other official agency to make an arrest, search your home, car, business, or any other specified place, or carry out some other action relating to the administration of justice. A warrant allows the police […]
Are you licensed? Make sure you are dealing with a reputable bail bondsman licensed in the state of Colorado. Before hiring any bail bondsmen, ask to see their license and identification. Do I need a cosigner? Some bond companies do require you to have a cosigner sign the bond to make the bond more secure. […]
The Miranda Warning states: “You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be provided for you.” With a few exceptions, when a person is arrested by […]
Bailing out someone in another state adds complexity to the bail bond process. Many bail bond agencies don’t like to post bail bonds for people who are arrested out-of-state, because people who are arrested out of their home state are viewed as being high-risk for not returning to court. However, a person arrested out-of-state can […]
The original intent of bail was to have people accused of a crime give something valuable enough to make sure that they’d return to trial in exchange for not having to remain in jail until their trial. This system has been accused of being unfair. In most states, people must pay bail in cash. The […]
A bond is a promise backed by money. The main difference between a cash bond and a security bond is that a cash bond involves two parties while a surety bond involves three. With a cash bail bond, the defendant or someone representing the defendant pays the entire bail amount in cash to the jail […]
Probation gives offenders an alternative to jail. It also serves as a second chance for people convicted of crimes and allows the justice system to monitor convicted offenders for good behavior while out of jail. It allows those convicted of a crime to avoid prison time as long as offenders follow court-ordered conditions. These conditions […]
Bail bondsmen are not peace officers; they are private citizens and have to abide by the law just like any other private citizen. Bail bondsmen are, however, allowed to use force under certain circumstances. Bail bondsmen can force entry into a defendant’s or cosigner’s home because the bail bond contract allows them to do so. […]
Currently, eight states do not have a bail bond system: Illinois, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Nebraska, Oregon, Washington D. C., and Wisconsin. Illinois not only bans bail bond agents, but attorneys and some state employees are not permitted to post bail for defendants either. Bail exists in Illinois, but it is paid directly to the clerk […]
Colorado is a fantastic state! Many people come to Colorado for vacation or business – you may be one of them. Unfortunately, sometimes things don’t go perfectly and you may find yourself arrested while here. If that happens you may have out-of-state personal things or business that you still need to attend to. Many people […]
