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How long does it take to get out of jail?
The paperwork takes approximately 15-30 minutes. Once the jail receives our paperwork, the release time can vary for local police stations. Generally speaking, The busier the holding facility, The longer it will take.
We have agents throughout the United State with strong representation in major metropolitan areas. The best way to determine if we can serve your needs is to call us 24 hours a day. 1-505-243-JAIL
Why don't I get my premium back?
The bond company puts up the full amount of the bond. Bail premiums (the money you pay) are paid to bonding agency for use of our money, like interest on a bank loan.
What is and isn't good collateral?
Items that are considered good collateral:
Unencumbered Real Estate is good collateral, as are cars, boats, motor
homes, etc. Personal items of high value such as jewelry, firearms,
computers, cameras, stereos, etc. can also be used as collateral, but
like items of major collateral, these must be surrendered to the bail
agent who will hold them in a secure place. These items are normally
valued at their current resale value, not what you originally paid for them.
Items that are not considered good collateral:
A house that you are still paying a mortgage on is not considered good
collateral. We can accept such houses, but it takes some time. Any item
(such as a car) that you have purchased on credit in which the lender holds
the title and you make payments to.
When do I get my collateral back?
You will get your collateral back upon completion of the court case when one of the following happens: the charges are dropped, the defendant is found innocent at trial, the person is sentenced at trial. Of course, the collateral will only be returned if there is no outstanding balance due on the premium. The bail bond agent has a legal responsibility (called a fiduciary) to safeguard all collateral until the balance is paid.
What are the chances that a person will be released on there Own Recognizance (OR)?
"Own Recognizance" (OR) release practices vary widely by court jurisdiction. Generally speaking, the more severe a charge is, the less likely the person will be released on an OR. Checking with the court or criminal attorney is probably the best way to gauge the possibilities other than asking the jailers themselves. A judge is likely to consider a person's stability in the community and their employment when setting bail. However, please be aware that bails and OR release standards have been raised in domestic dispute cases over the past few years. Some states now require a "mandatory cooling off" period in which bail is not immediately granted for domestic disputes.
What happens if the person does not appear in court as promised?
A bench warrant is issued for the person's arrest and the person's name will appear in police bulletins as a fugitive. Although specifics vary depending on the jurisdiction, generally the court also authorizes the bail agency arrest authority for the individual as well. The bail agency normally calls the person's home, work, and other references to try to find the fugitive and convince them to appear. If these efforts are unsuccessful, the agency may then search and employ apprehension specialists (private investigators) to arrest the fugitive. From the perspective of someone who guaranteed the appearance by posting collateral, you want to convince the fugitive to surrender himself/herself to the police or court as soon as possible. Normally, if the fugitive is returned before actual remittance to the state, you can usually get your collateral back. If the fugitive does not surrender and cannot be found by the forfeiture date, the bail agency remits the entire bond to the court and proceeds with legal action to seize, if necessary, liquidate your collateral. By law, the bail agency is required to refund any value received in excess of the bail amount following liquidation.
Because NM Bonding has very experienced bail agents and we do not bail out hardened criminals, we have one of the best rates in the country. We also have some of the best private investigators in the business that have apprehended major felons and fugitives for other agencies. As a guarantor, you will be glad that we are good at what we do.
Bail Bond Agencies enable you to have friend/relatives freed from jail without requiring you to personally post the entire bond amount. A Bail Bond Agency will typically collect a specific percentage of the total bail amount (as prescribed by law) from you and guarantees the law enforcement agency that your friend/relative will appear in Court.
Bail bond agencies collect 10% of the bail amount from you as a "Premium." To have a friend/relative freed from jail, you pay this amount or arrange financing with us. (We accept cash, credit cards, and checks and also provide quick financing.) Once we receive the payment, we can arrange to have your friend/relative freed from jail. If your friend/relative fails to appear for their day in Court, a warrant for arrest will be issued by the law enforcement agency. Essentially, the Bail bond process works as follows:
1. Your friend/relative is placed in jail and you contact NM BONDING. Albuquerque Office 24 hour local phone number 1-505-243-JAIL
2. Your NM BONDING Agent will ask you for specific information about your friend/relative, including the following:
What is the person's date of birth?
Which jail is he or she in and is it a city, county, or federal jail?
What is the book in number?
What is the charge?
How much is the bail amount?(Your Agent may also require some basic information about the personal history of your friend/relative, including where they work, previous arrests, and residency information.)
3. You provide NM BONDING with a percentage of the total bail amount (typically only 10%) and NM Bonding will cover the additional 90% of the bail amount. (NM Bonding accepts cash, credit cards, and checks)
4. NM BONDING will contact the jail facility and determine exact bail information and arrange to have your friend/relative released.
5. Your Agent will contact you as soon as arrangements have been made. Please remain calm and be patient. Many jail facilities (especially those in major metropolitan areas) are very slow in processing and often have their telephone lines overloaded with calls. NM BONDING will free your friend/relative as quickly as possible.
