Bail Bonds FAQ

What is a bail bond?
What should I bring or have?
What is collateral?
How long does all this take?
How do I go about getting my collateral back?
Why Calaveras Bail Bonds?

A Bail Bond is an insurance policy. Simply, Calaveras Bail Bonds insures the defendants appearance in court until the final disposition of his/her case is complete. Once the underwriting & indemnification of the bail bond is completed, one of our agents will present the bond to the court of proper jurisdiction. The bond will be posted & the indemnitors will be directed on how & approximately when the defendant will be released.

TWO forms of PHOTO ID – current and valid
TWO current pay stubs
Proof of address (utility or electric bill or recent tax return)

Collateral is a deposit made to secure the bond and ensure the appearance of a defendant in court. Collateral is fully refundable when a defendant makes all required court appearances. Collateral requirements can consist of cash deposits, signatures of family or friends with a financial guarantee of the defendant, real estate property, vehicles, tangible items of value, and in some instances promissory notes.However, every bond is handled on a case by case basis- call us for a free consultation today.

You will meet with us to complete the paperwork for approximately 20 minutes. • Once the paperwork is complete, it must be signed by a Judge. • After the bond is signed by a Judge, the bond is presented to the jail. • Normally, the jail takes an hour or two to process the defendant out.

When the case is entirely closed. Fines paid etc. Within two weeks from exoneration. If a defendant fails to appear for court collateral may by forfeited.

We have several years of experience helping families in their time of need. We treat you with the respect and professionalism that you deserve. We are here to answer your questions about the bail bond process via free consultation 24/7. We are here for you.

Any more questions just give us a call!