Male hands in handcuffsBail Bonding Agent Columbiana, AL.  It’s late and you just found out there’s a warrant out for your arrest.  We know you’re nervous and perhaps a little frightened about the thought of heading to jail.  We’re here to help.  A licensed and professional bail bonds agent in Alabama can work with you before you head to jail to get you out that much quicker once you’re locked up.  It all starts with a phone call to Rush Bail Bonds Columbiana, AL.  Call us today at (205) 670-5335!

When is a good time to call Rush Bail Bonds?

We know there’s never a convenient time or place to be handcuffed and taken to jail. This is why a bail bonding agent is always available.  And we mean it.  Our agents never take a day off.  We’re available 24/7, 365 days a week.  Our agents are also conveniently located across Alabama to make getting you or a loved one out of jail as quickly as possible.  More often than not, getting arrested is not planned.  However, if you have a warrant out for your arrest and you know you will be locked up, you can call a bail bondsman ahead of time.

How quickly can you get me out of jail?

Great question.  There is no one-size-fits-all timeline as to when an inmate will be released from jail.  Typically an inmate will see a judge withing the first 24 hours of their arrest.  This hearing is called a first appearance.  During this hearing a judge will read the charges against the defendant, examine the probable cause or police report and determine an appropriate bail amount.  A judge will take into account several factors when determining bond amount.  Criminal history, employment status and current charges all have an influence on a defendants bail.  For example, Bob Smith has been arrested and charged with his first DUI.  Bob has never been in jail before and holds a high profile position at the local bank.  In this case, a judge may set his bail lower than someone who has been charged with their 3rd DUI and has no ties to the community.  Again, a judge has full discretion when it comes to setting bond.  Bail or bond, is basically an insurance policy with the judicial system to insure a defendant will be present for future court proceedings.  Once a bail amount has been set, you have the option to pay cash or work with a bail bonding company.  Rush Bail Bonds are experts at the bail bond agent requirements!

Gave Bail BondsWhat’s the benefit to working with a bail bonding agent

We have yet to meet a family that has budgeted for bail.  Getting arrested can take a financial toll on a family.  We’re here to help. When you work with a bail bonding agent you don’t have to come up with the full bail amount all at once.  As part of our contract, we charge 10%-15% of the total bail amount.  For example, if Bob Smith’s bail is set at $10,000, then we ask for you to pay us between $1,000-$1,500.  We also require a co-signer and collateral.   Once we have those three pieces of the puzzle, we work directly with the jail and court system to secure you or your loved ones release.  Once a defendant is out of jail, it is critical they appear at future court hearings and follow through on the terms of their release.  If a defendant does not show up to court, a new warrant could very well be issued for their arrest. This just makes everything more complicated and confusing.  Plus, if you get re-arrested while out on bail, you may not be able to post  bond the next time.  See where we are going with this?  Stay in close contact with your bail agents and your attorney and you’ll stay out of jail, at least until there’s been a finally ruling in your case.

Why do you need collateral?

Bail Me Out Bail BondsCollateral is basically insurance to pay for your bail if you fail to show up to court.  If you skip bond, then you are responsible for the total bail bill.  Collateral gives a bail bonding agent a revenue source to pay for the bill.  We accept all shapes and sizes of collateral such as, boats, property, even bank accounts.

Regardless of what you’re accused of, a Rush bail bonding agent will always treat you with respect and dignity.  We believe everyone is innocent until proven guilty.   Call Rush Bail Bonds Columbiana, AL today at (205) 670-5335 and we can get through this together.