FAQ & BOND CONDITIONS
What is a Bond Premium? A "premium" is the amount paid to a Bail Bond Company for services rendered on behalf of the defendant. The amount of the premium for misdemeanor bonds is usually a set price where the premium on felony bonds is normally 10% on the bond amount.
Is the Bond Premium refundable? No. The premium is to release the defendant from custody. The premium is not refundable once the case has been closed or should the charges be dropped.
What is an Indemnitor and what are the responsibilites? An "Indemnitor" is a person taking the financial responsibility for the full amount of the bail bond in the event the defendant fails to make his/her court appearance. An Indemnitor is responsible for paying all costs incurred in such event.
What is collateral and when is it needed? Collateral is money that you deposit with the bail bond company to ensure appearance in court. The monies are held until the case has been exonerated and all court appearances have been made. Collateral is normally needed when the defendant has a charge from another county other than our immediate surroundings or if the defendant lives outside of our coverage area.
How long does it take to get out of jail once bond is posted? The paperwork process in our office usually takes less than 10 minutes. Once the bond(s) have been taken to the jail, the process can take anywhere from 2 to 8 hours depending on how busy the jail is. We have no control as to when an inmate is released from custody.
How long is a bond good for? A bond is good as long as the court case is pending providing all bond conditions are met.
Do I have to check-in with my bail bond company once I hire an Attorney? YES! You are required to check-in with the bail bond company as directed until your case has been exonerated. The bail bond company is financially responsible for your bail bond, not your attorney.
ONCE A BAIL BOND HAS BEEN POSTED, YOU MUST FOLLOW THE BOND CONDITIONS IN ORDER TO REMAIN ON BOND. ANY VIOLATIONS COULD RESULT IN YOUR BOND BEING REVOKED.
Check-In Agreement:
1. You must check-in either by phone or in person every Monday for Felony cases and every Thursday (after 3pm) for Misdemeanor cases. ** If you join our Facebook Page, then you are not required to check-in weekly.
2. Any changes made in regards to the information provided by you and your Indemnitor on the application at the time of bail needs to be reported immediately.
3. Court notices and attorney information must be called in to the office upon receipt.
4. After each and every scheduled court appearance you must either call or come by the office to give your case status.
5. It is your responsibility to notify our office should you get arrested for anything other than a traffic violation. If you are ordered by the court or pre-trial services to sit in jail due to a violation you need to let us know.
Bail Terms and Conditions:
It is understood and agreed that the occurrence of any one of the following events shall constitute as a breech of the defendant's obligations to Randy T. Garza. Hereunder, I, Randy T. Garza shall have the right to forthwith apprehend, arrest and surrender defendant. Defendant shall have have no right to any refund or premium whatsoever. Said events shall constitute as a breech of defendant's obligations:
1. If the defendant departs the jurisdiction of the Court without prior written consent by the Court and Randy T. Garza, or moves from one address to another without prior notice.
2. If the defendant commits any act which constitutes as reasonable evidence of defendant's intention to cause forfeiture on said bond; or shall make material false statements on the application.
3. If defendant is arrested for any offense other than a minor traffic violation.
A-1 Bonding Co.
License Number 113
423 Waco St Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Phone: 361-884-8500 | Fax: 361-884-5277
1901 E. King, Kingsville, TX 78363
Phone: 361-592-7000
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