The Different Types of Bail Bonds in Brighton, CO
When someone is arrested for a crime, the judge sets bail. This is the amount of money that a person is required to pay in order to leave jail before the trial is held. Sometimes that bail is nothing. That is, a person can be released from jail base on his or her own recognizance. Other times, bail is more—a lot more. Fortunately, M&M Connection Bail Bonds is here for our clients when they’ve run into trouble with the law. We provide bail bonds so you or a loved one can enjoy freedom before appearing in court.
There are different types of bail bonds. In Brighton, CO, our agents can explain the entire process to you and answer any questions you have. We have been helping people get bail bonds in the greater area for more than 23 years. The following are bond types that are determined by the courts.
Once the judge sets bail, it’s up to the defendant to pay the amount or remain in jail until the trial. A surety bond is contract with us for the total bail amount. We pay the amount the judge has determined, so your loved one is allowed out of jail. These contracts exist between the courts, a bondsman, and the defendant. It is a guarantee that an obligation will be fulfilled (the accused will appear in court at a later date) or that financial compensation will be provided by you if that obligation is not met. The maximum fee we charge is 15%, based on Colorado bail bond laws.
Personal Recognizance
If the defendant has had no previous offenses, or the crime is non-violent or a less-serious misdemeanor, then the judge will more than like release the person on his/her own recognizance. This means that the defendant may post the bond without monetary security.
If you’ve got the cash, you can pay the bond. A cash bond, unlike a surety bond, is a court-ordered bail amount that must be paid in cash by the charged. It is not handled by a bondsman. With a cash bond, the amount is returned to the person after the case is finished. However, when there is a surety bond, the amount paid by a bondsman is non-refundable.
Similar to collateral, a property bond is arranged usually if the amount of bail is more than a surety bail bond can address. When you enter into this type of bail bond agreement, your property is secured by the courts for the bond. The lien on the property is released when the defendant attends all required court dates and the case is closed.
Contact us if you have questions about our bail bond services. We proudly serve clients in Brighton, CO, as well as the surrounding counties.
