BAIL BONDS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

A: A bail bond is a financial guarantee to the court that the defendant will appear in each and every court appearance as the court directs. If the defendant fails to comply with the conditions of the court, then warrants can be issued, and the bail bond can be forfeited.

A: Most courts and jails also accept bail bonds 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days of the year in any A-Action bail bonds network,

A: You can get a bail bond at any one of A-Actions 5 locations. One of our licensed bail agents will confidentially discuss your situation and assist with all of your bail bond needs. Click here for a list of phone numbers and locations!

A: Because people are arrested both day and night, our agency is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. Please feel free to call A-Action Bail Bonds anytime at one of our three locations.

A: Most bail bond premiums (fee) start at 10 percent of the total bail amount. For example, if the full bail amount is $40,000, the premium for the bail bond is $4,000. These fees are established by the surety companies and regulated by the Department of Insurance.

A: In addition to the required bail bond premium, you will need proper identification, such as a paystub or other verification of employment. The bail bond agent will also need personal information from you such as your social security number, birth date, driver's license number, address, phone numbers, employer's name, address and phone, and any other information deemed necessary to help determine whether you qualify as an Indemnitor (co-signer).

A: Once the bail bond is posted and accepted by a court or jail, liability is taken on the bail bond. At that point, the bail bond premium is fully earned and is not refundable.

A: A bail bond is valid until the case is closed or the bond is terminated.

A: Both. However, a co-signer must pay the remaining balance if the client is incarcerated. Failure to adhere to a payment plan with us can result in third-party legal collection activity and garnished wages for the client or co-signer.