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What Should I Know Before I Contact a Utah Bail Agent?

Getting mixed up with legal trouble can be scary and confusing especially if you are not sure of how to postbail to get out. Bad Boys Bail Bonds Utah is able to assist in posting bails, navigating the bail system, andhelp your loved ones figure out what they need to even begin.

For starters, Bad Boys Bail Bonds Utah need to know specific information before they can start theprocess. They must know:

1. Where is the person in custody? (This specifically means city, state, and location of the facility).

2. What is the full name and booking number of person in jail? The Bad Boys Bail Bonds Utah willneed this information in order to contact the jail. They can obtain the booking number if you forgot orif it was not available

3. How much is the bail? The Bad Boys Bail Bonds Utah will get this information when they contactthe jail if you do not have it. Once the bondsman have the bail amount, they will be able to tell youthe cost and requirements to release the defendant from custody.

How Do I Get A Bail Bond?

There are three main ways a person can be released from custody:

1. The defendant can use a bondsman from Bad Boys Bail Bonds Utah.

2. The defendant can post cash for the full amount of the bond with the court or jail.

3. And lastly the judge can decide to let the defendant go on their own recognizance which means thedefendant agrees in writing to arrive for their court date.

Will I Receive My Money Back After the Case Concludes?

There are a few exceptions where you get your bail bond amount back , but you do not get your premiumback that you paid to the bonding office. In the state of Utah, bail bondsman are required to charge anonrefundable minimum of 10% and a maximum of 20%. This fee is what allowed the defendant to get outof jail and is fully earned once the defendant is out of custody.

Can The Defendant Leave The State Or The Country While On Bond?

]If the defendant plans to leave the country, they mustget permission from the bonding office in writingbeforehand. If the court has given the defendant directinstruction not to leave the country, then they mustadditionally get written consent from the courts.Otherwise, the defendant risks arrest.

Can A Bail Agent Discount The FeesOn The Premium?

The state of Utah requires a premium of 10-20percent. Companies risk losing their license if theyoffer a discount so be wary of companies that lead you to believe that they will. Always request to look atthe company’s rate chart to avoid being wrongly charged. You can visit the Bad Boys Bail Bonds Utahwebsite to find more information on allowable premiums.

What Types of Collateral Are Acceptable?

There are several types of collateral that bail agencies will accept. The overall idea is anything of greatvalue like the following:

Stocks or Bonds

Valuable Jewelry

Credit Cards

Cars in good condition

Bank accounts

What Happens If the Person is Arrested While out on Bond?

The issue with that is twofold:

1. If you decided to surrender the bond you will lose the premium that was paid.

2. If you decided to get the defendant out on bond again, you will now have to post two new bonds andpay the premium on both bonds again.

Figure out the bond process can be intimidating but it doesn’t have to be. The bond agents at Bad Boys

Bail Bonds Utah are willing to walk you through the process for the best results. Contact Bad Boys BailBonds Utah to request bail 24/7 or with any questions about posting bond.

Larry Nowak

President at Bad Boys Bail BondsLarry Nowak is the President of Bad Boys Bail Bonds in Salt Lake City, UT. He and his agents take pride inensuring that nobody spends more time in jail than absolutely necessary.

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