When you have a loved one or a family member that has been arrested it can be very stressful. If this is the first time that you are dealing with an arrest there is a lot that you might not even realize. The process of someone being arrested is the same no matter the crime that was committed. There is not much you can do about the person that has been arrested while they are being booked into the jail. The part that you can help with is calling to get their bail taken care of so that they can get released from jail as soon as possible. The bail bond process is something that you can help with but you want to make sure you know what you are getting yourself in for. There are some ramifications for you when you become a cosigner for bail. Often people are okay with these because they have a trust for the person that was arrested.
Ajua Bail Bonds Outlines What You Need to Know About When Becoming a Bail Cosigner
What Happens if They Miss a Court Date: One of the most important necessities that come when you cosign is to ensure that they attend all court dates. The court is where they will get through the legal process so that the results and the punishment can be reached. They are required under the release guidelines to attend court and if they don’t a warrant will be issued for their arrest. Sadly when they skip a court date you as the cosigner are now in a position that you can be and will be held liable. Any costs that are used to find the defendant that has skipped their court appearance can be billed to you and you would then be liable. You want to make sure that you do all that you can to help locate them so that the cost does not become too high a price.
You Can Revoke The Bail: As a cosigner for a person that is being release on bail you have a responsibility to keep them on track to protect yourself. If you find out that the person that you are signer for is going to be missing court or is doing something that is against their release you can call and have the bail revoked. This will cause the bail company to reverse the bail and then send someone out to pick them up. They will be booked back into jail and must stay there until they are able to see a judge and answer for the crime that they were arrested for. This is a way to protect yourself from being held liable for any trouble.
You Need To Make Payments: Often times the defendant that you cosigned for will have to continue to make payments. They usually are the one that should be making them but if they miss a payment you will be required to make it on their behalf. It is a good idea to keep in contact so that you know if you are going to need to make a payment.
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Ajua Bail Bonds can help you with cosigning for bail when you want to help out a loved one. Call us today!
