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Bail Bond Terms You Should Know

  For anyone getting arrested for the first time, the process can be confusing and often intimidating. The procedure for obtaining a bail bond can seem baffling to the uninitiated. If you have no previous experience with the bail system you may be unfamiliar with some of the common terms used in the bail release process. Understanding what these terms mean can help you to understand the process and give you an idea of what to expect. Terms you should be familiar with include: Bail An amount of payment set by the court the defendant must pay if they wish to be released from jail before their trial date. The amount the bail is set at can vary significantly depending on several factors including type of crime committed, past criminal offences etc. Bail Bond A bail bond is a form of insurance that provides the defendant his freedom back to attend all court hearings being free. A bail bond can be processed by the defendant himself, oftentimes this means they have to pay t
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Being arrested can be dangerous to your health

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Getting arrested is never a pleasant experience but now it can be hazardous to your health as well. When you are arrested you meet a lot of strangers. You don’t know who they are, who they’ve come in contact with and what kind of personal hygiene they practice. In the current pandemic there a lot of opportunities to encounter someone who is carrying the disease while you’re being booked. The arrest process in Connecticut The type of crime you commit will determine the procedure you go through. In every Connecticut County there is at least 1 Part A Court and several Part B Courts . Serious crimes are handled in Part A courts, less serious ones in Part B. If you’re charged with a Class D felony or worse, your case will be transferred to a Part A court. But before you even get there you have met the arresting officer, maybe his partner, taken to the police station and booked. The booking procedure has quite a few steps where you can meet a Coronavirus carrier. The steps include
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Location: Hartford, CT, USA
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Can You Post Your Own Bail Bond?

When finding yourself in jail you likely want to resolve the situation as quickly and privately as possible.   Some people do not have anyone to post bail for them, or don’t want to involve friends or family members and may seek to post bail themselves.    It is uncommon for people to have the full cash bail to hand.   If this isn’t an option and a friend or family can’t pay the cash amount either your next option is a bail bond. If you are wondering whether you can post a bail bond yourself, the short answer is yes.   This does however depend on some circumstances. For example it must be a first offense. Some factors that affect your ability to post your own bail include:           How long you have lived in the area           Whether you have a stable job or not           Whether you are a homeowner (and your home’s value is equal to or greater than the total bail amount)           Your credit score If you do not meet these criteria the next step would be
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What Are You Responsible for in the Bail Bond Process

You may have experienced this or know someone who has. The phone rings at 3 in the morning. The caller is informing you your son was in a car accident. He tells you that he took a breathalyzer and was declared drunk. He was at fault and there are injuries. This is the second time this has happened. This is his second offence and bail has been set at $10,000. You call a bail bond agent to secure his release. You son is free for the time being but what are your responsibilities moving forward. After all, the ordeal isn’t over. In fact, it’s just begun. What are your obligations and responsibilities as someone who signs a bail contract?  First and foremost, you are responsible for making sure the defendant makes it to all court proceedings. You, along with the bail agency, are guaranteeing that the defendant makes all of his or her scheduled appearances. If the defendant misses a court date, you may be responsible for any additional fees and or costs.  Sometimes it is excusab
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