Male hands in handcuffsWith handcuffs around his wrists and a police officer by his side,  you watch in tears as your husband is taken away from your home and booked into jail.  We know how you feel.  It’s a terrifying time and you need someone you can trust.  You need a professional and licensed bail bondsman agent by your side to guide you through the emotions and the logistics of an arrest.  Pick up the phone and call a bail bondsman agent in Columbiana, AL today at (205) 670-5335!  We’re here for you, every step of the way.

When will I see my husband again?

Great question. When you see your husband again depends on several factors.  If he’s been arrested for unpaid parking tickets and has no criminal history, then he may be released from jail a few hours after he’s been arrested. This is called being released on his own recognizance.  However, if your husband is facing much more serious charges, such as assault or hit and run, he will most likely make a first court appearance where a judge will set his bond.  This hearing will happen within the first 24 hours of his arrest.  Once bail has been set, a bail bonds agent will work with you to get your husband out of jail as quickly as possible.

Okay.  My husband’s bail has been set at $25,000.

Bail Bonds JeepWe don’t have that kind of money.  How will we pay to get him out?  We understand the financial pressure families face when they need to get a loved one out of jail.  We don’t want you to have to choose between buying bread and posting bond.  When you work with a professional bail bondsman agent, you only need to pay a fraction of the total bail amount.

Rush Bail Bonds charges between 10%-15% of the total bail amount.  So, in this case we would ask for you to pay between $2,500 and $3,750.  We also ask for a co-signer and collateral. We accept all shapes and sizes of collateral: boats, cars, property and bank accounts.  Basically, if it has value, it can be used as collateral.  We ask for you to post some form of collateral in the event your husband or loved one fails to show up to future court hearings.  If this were to happen, a Rush bail bondsman agent would be responsible for the total bail amount of $25,000.

To pay this bill, we would need to collect the posted collateral.

Got it? good.  We hope it never reaches this point.  This is why we encourage all clients to stay in constant contact with their attorneys.  It is critical our clients follow through on the terms of their release.  Bail is essentially an insurance policy that ensures a defendant will be present for future court hearings.  If a defendant doesn’t show up, a new warrant will be issued for their release and it may be much more difficult to get out of jail.  A Rush Bail Bonds bail bond agent will be there for you!

Do I have to hire a bail bondsman agent or can I post bail all by myself?

Signs Rush Bail BondIf you have the cash, you can post the entire bail amount directly to the courts without any help.  While this may seem like the easiest option, there is no guarantee you will get all your money back.  Court case can often take months, sometimes years to resolve.  This means it could take months and even years before you get a dime back.

Even if you have the cash, many people find they can not afford to have a large sum of money tied up for an extended period of time.  When you work with a bail bondsman agent in Columbiana, you pay only a small percentage of the total bail up front.  While our fee is non-refundable, families often find it makes more financial sense to work with a respected and trusted bail bondsman agent.  Money aside, working with a bail agent means you have someone on  your side who can help navigate the confusing legal jargon and court proceedings.

If your husband has just been arrested, pick up the phone and call Rush Bail Bonds in Columbiana, AL today.  We’re available 24/7 365 days a year because we know there is never a convenient time to be arrested.  Our bail agents will take care of you.  To make this as seamless as possible, we will need to know your husband’s full legal name, where he is being held and his inmate number.  We’re standing by ready to take your call at (205) 670-5335.  We’ll get through this together.