An Introduction to the Different Types of Bail Bonds
Did you know that jail inmates spend a lot of time thinking and talking about bail bonds? At Gibson Bail Bonds we spend our days and nights arranging for our clients to post bond and go home. Here is a quick look at the different types of bail bonds that might matter in your case.
Although there are many different types of bail bonds, you’re most likely to experience a (1) release on citation, (2) personal recognizance, and a (3) surety bond. Read on for a description of each one.
Requesting the terms of bail bond for the accused
Release On Citation
Have you ever received a traffic ticket that required you to appear in court? If so, you’ve been the recipient of a release on citation type of bail bond. This type of citation, also known as a cite out, means that the police officer gives you written notice that you must show up in court and then says goodbye. Make no mistake; a release on citation means business, and you’d better appear in court or face the prospect of an arrest.
Personal Recognizance
If you’re facing relatively minor criminal charges and you have a clean record and strong ties to the community you might get lucky and receive an own recognizance. Instead of putting up money for your bail bond, all that you’ll need to do is to promise to live up to any of the terms of your release as well as to show up on time at all of your court hearings.
Surety Bond
A surety bond requires you to post a certain amount of money with the court to secure your release from jail. A judge sets the amount of your bail based on factors such as (1) alleged crime, (2) criminal record, (3) employment status, and (4) ties to the community. Once the amount of your bail settles, you can either pay it yourself or contract with a bail bonds company.
Many defendants turn to a bail bond company like Gibson Bail Bonds for help in posting the bond when the size of the bail exceeds that amount of money that the defendant can access. No matter the size of your bail bond, you can rely on us to get you home as soon as possible. In exchange for a bail bond premium, we’ll post the bond money with the court so that you can take care of helping with your defense from the comfort of your home.
The essential thing to keep in mind regarding your release on bond is that you stand to lose the value of the entire bail bond if you don’t live up to everything that you promised the court when you received your temporary release from jail. For example, you had better show up at all of your court proceedings unless you’re anxious to return to a cell. Be safe and ask your attorney before you do anything that might violate your bail bond agreement.
Lastly, who wants to sit in jail when a bail bond holds the keys to your release from detention? Gibson Bail Bonds knows all about different types of bail bonds, and we’re happy to help you exchange a jail cell for home. Contact us for honest answers to all of your bail bonds questions today.
