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 At Vista Bail Bonds, our professional agents outline every step of the bail procedure for you. We take care of all the details so that the experience is less stressful for you or your loved one. Our bail bond agents are trained to achieve the quickest possible release.
Click on each of the frequently asked questions below to learn more about the bail procedure. Remember... we take care of everything and explain through the entire process as we talk with you over the telephone, or at our offices. |
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Q. What happens when a person is arrested? A. If you are arrested in the North San Diego County, you will eventually be taken and booked into the Vista Jail/Detention Facility. The Vista Jail/Detention Facility is part of the San Diego County Superior Court Complex in the City of Vista, California. The intake booking process includes, but not limited to, questions, finger prints, mug shot's, warrant checks and can take 2 - 6 hours, during which time the defendant is placed in cell known as the phone tank. Back to Top Q. What is the procedure for bailing somebody out of jail? A. The first time non-violent arrestee, those accused of drug offenses, public order offenses, property offenses, Domestic violent offenses who have established roots in the local community are eligible to arrange bail for their own release with Vista Bail Bonds. If they can not arrange for their own release, we can be discreet in helping locate a friend or family member to assist, but more often than not, a friend or relative will contact Vista Bail Bonds by phone first. Vista Bail Bonds will need basic information like the defendants name and/or booking number to get started. We can arrange to have one of the licensed bail agents from Vista Bail Bonds come to your home, office or other location if necessary. The paperwork process can usually be completed in less than 1/2 hour, and for most bail bonds only 3 simple documents need signatures. The process is very fast & simple. Back to Top Q. What does a Bail Bond cost? A. Vista Bail Bonds will post a Bond with the court for the full bail amount and charges the defendant 10% of the full bail bond amount for services rendered. A bail bond premium is 10% of the bail amount in California, for example, if the bail bond is $1,000 - the premium is $100. A "premium" is the amount paid to a bail bond company like Vista Bail Bonds for the services and financial risks assumed by Vista Bail Bonds on behalf of the defendant. It's similar to the premium paid for a home or auto insurance policy. The California Department of Insurance strictly monitors the 10% premiums charged by bail bond companies. The premium paid to a bail bond company like Vista Bail Bonds is for services provided to get the defendant released from jail and is non-refundable. The premium is not refunded after the defendant appears in court - even if all charges are dropped. If the defendant fails to appear, Vista Bail Bonds is liable for either the cost of returning the defendant to Court or the FULL amount of the posted bail, with no cost to the Taxpayer. Back to Top Q. What is collateral? A. Collateral is something with enough financial value to ensure the defendant completes his/her case. Usually supplied by relatives and/or friends of the defendant, this provides additional financial incentive to make sure the defendant appears in court when ordered. Collateral can be anything of financial value that is legal. If the defendant fails to appear in court, and is unable to be located, Vista Bail Bonds would use the collateral to help pay the court for the forfeited bond. Back to Top Does Vista Bail Bonds always take collateral? A. No. Most of our bonds are written with no collateral. Vista Bail Bonds considers many factors like job/work history, time at current residence, credit rating, character, type of crime, as well as other factors, when determining bail. These considerations are for the defendant and co-signer individually. Vista Bail Bonds understands everyone doesn't have a perfect background, and we make every effort possible to write your bail. Back to Top When do I get the collateral back? A. When the bond has been exonerated by the court and all financial obligations to Vista Bail Bonds are satisfied, the collateral must be promptly returned. California law strictly mandates this. Unless other arraignments are made, any collateral will be returned to the owner's that originally pledged and signed for it. Back to Top What is the Cosigner responsible for? A. The Bail Agreement spells out the relationship and obligations between the defendant, cosigner/indemintor(s) and Vista Bail Bonds and our Surety Insurance Company. When you bail somebody out, you agree to accept full financial responsibility for the bail amount should the defendant fail to appear in court. You are not criminally liable, but you are financially liable. If the defendant makes all court appearances, the 10% is the only cost associated with the bail bond. Back to Top What happens if a defendant is bailed out and fails to appear in court? A. The court will order the bond forfeited. A forfeiture occurs when a defendant fails to appear when ordered by the court. If this happens, Vista Bail Bonds is allowed approximately six months to "surrender" the defendant back to the custody of the court before having to pay the full bond amount. If the defendant can not be found, the Court will demand payment of the full bond amount from Vista Bail Bonds. Fortunately most bail bond issues or problems happen by accident and are easy and quick to resolve, although some problems do escalate beyond a simple phone call. Back to Top What if the defendant is not bailed out? A. The defendant will remain in custody until either their case is resolved or the Judge lets them go on their promise to come back. Back to Top Are Bail Agents licensed? A. Yes. Anyone that wants to write bail in the State of California must undergo a background check, complete a 16 hour pre-licensing class and pass the 4-hour examination in order to obtain a license from the California Department of Insurance. To maintain this license, every year bail agents must complete an 8 hour continuing education course approved by the State of California. Back to Top Why should I trust Vista Bail Bonds? A. Our family has been in the bail bond business in Vista since 1959. Vista Bail Bonds is a proud member, in good standing, of the Better Business Bureau, California Bail Agents Association, Vista Chamber of Commerce, San Marcos Chamber of Commerce, Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, San Diego Bail Agents Association and more. Please feel free to inquire about us in each of these organizations. You can also contact the California Department of Insurance at 1-800-927-4357 to inquire about Vista Bail Bonds Inc. Back to Top |
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