Hollywood Bail Bonds - 5 Ways to Get Out of Jail


The object of bail is to make sure a defendant appears whenever he is directed to do so by judge.
After a person has been arrested and booked in California. he has five options to be released from Jail.
Own Recognizance (OC)
A defendant is released without posting money or any kind of bond. Generally a staff member conducts an interview with the arrestee and makes a recommendation to the court that the arrestee is likely to make all appearances. The arrestee is then released and expected to be true to his/her word regarding court appearances.

Citation
The arresting officer issues a citation to the arrestee informing the arrestee that he/she must appear at an appointed date and time in court. A cite out, is similar to an Own Recognizance release in that the arrestee is expected to be true to his/her word regarding court appearances.
Cash Bond
Someone is expected to post the full dollar amount of the bail, in cash, to secure the release of the arrestee. If the arrestee makes all the appearances the cash is refunded to the depositor.
Surety Bond
A bail agent (such as Hollywood Bail Bonds) guarantees to the court that the bail bond forfeiture will be paid in full if the arrestee fails to appear for scheduled court appearances. Typically the bail agent will charge 10% of the total bond for this service. Generally a bail agent looks for two criteria's - either property to secure the bond or establish community ties by interviewing family and friends.
Property Bond
Rarely done - the court may accept property as a means of securing the release of the arrestee.

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