What Is Bail
Arranging bail for a family member or friend can be an extremely stressful and confusing experience and we are here to help you through it. We will provide you with a free consultation, explain the arrest, bail and court process to you in detail and make you the promise that any personal information you present us with will be held in strict confidence.
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1. Bail Amount Set by the Court

After an arrest, the court will set a bail amount, which varies based on the charges, the court location and other contributing factors. This is done as a way of making sure that the defendant appears at their scheduled court dates following his or her release from jail.

2. Contact Fast-Break

After the bail amount is set, the first thing to do is contact us at Fast-Break Bail Bonds for free initial bail information. We will put our expertise and experience to work for you immediately. Provide us with some basic information like the defendant's name, dat of birth and the name of the jail where they are located.

3. Processing & Finalizing Release

We then work with you and the jail to secure the release of your loved one by issuing a bond in the full amount of the bail set by the court. Depending on the circumstances, collateral or a co-signer may be required.

What Is Bail ?

A bail bond is a financial guarantee to the court ensuring that the defendant will appear at all the mandated court dates until the case is over. Should the defendant fail to appear, an arrest warrant may be issued and the bail bond forfeited.

in the criminal justice system there are four basic release options

Cash bail

A bail bond is a financial guarantee to the court ensuring that the defendant will appear at all the mandated court dates until the case is over. Should the defendant fail to appear, an arrest warrant may be issued and the bail bond forfeited.

surety bond ( bail bond )

The most common bail bond is a Surety Bond. It involves a contract with a bail agent who posts a bond for the full bail amount, which financially guarantees that the defendant will show up for all court proceedings. The bail agent typically charges the defendant or his indemnitor a percentage of the bail amount for this service.

release on own recognizance (o.r.)

This is usually offered to low risk individuals with no past criminal record or non-violent offenses.

release on citation (cite out)

The citation is usually issued and the defendant is never actually placed in custody and applies to misdemeanor offenses only. Like the Release on Own Recognizance, it is up to the defendant to voluntarily show up in court on the appointed date.