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When an individual is arrested for a crime in the state of California, typically that person will be taken to a local law enforcement station for booking, like the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station, prior to incarceration in a station lock-up or county jail. Bail agents at All American Bail Bonds in Santa Clarita have explained the different release options available for your loved one.

Once arrested and booked, the defendant has several options for release pending the conclusion of his or her case.

“At All American Bail Bonds in Santa Clarita, we want to make sure you know the wide range of release options available for your loved one,” said Inessa Chavez, vice president of All American Bail Bonds in Santa Clarita.

Cash bail, surety bond, property bond, release on his or her Own Recognizance (OR), and release on citation, also known as “Cite Out,” are the five basic release options available to an arrestee.

Cash Bail

To be released on cash bail, an individual must post with the court the total amount of the bail, in cash, to secure his or her return to court on an appointed date, and thereafter until the case is concluded.

Full cash bonds provide a powerful incentive for defendants to appear at trial.

If the defendant shows up for his or her scheduled court appearances, the cash is returned to him or her.

If the defendant fails to appear, the cash bond is forfeited to the court.

Surety Bond

An alternative to cash bail is the posting of a surety bond, which is also known as a bail bond.

A third party, like All American Bail Bonds in Santa Clarita helps to bail out the arrested out of jail.

The bail agent at All American Bail Bonds in Santa Clarita guarantees to the court that they will pay the bond forfeiture if a defendant fails to appear for their scheduled court appearances.

All American Bail Bonds in Santa Clarita’s guarantee is made through a surety company

Instead of paying the full amount, a family member or a friend of the accused only need to pay 10 percent of the total bail to the bail bond company, also known as premium.

A bail agent undertakes a detailed interview of the proposed guarantor of the surety bond, as well as the arrestee and relatives of the arrestee, as part of the underwriting procedure for a bail bond.

“All American Bail Bonds in Santa Clarita can be assured your loved one being released on a bail bond will appear at his or her designated court date, as required, until the case is completed by involving family and friends, as well through the acceptance of collateral,” said Chavez.

However, if the accused decide to flee from court date or disappear during trial, All American Bail Bonds in Santa Clarita loses the whole bail amount to the state.

Property Bond

In rare cases, an individual may obtain release from custody by means of posting a property bond with the court.

The court records a legal claim against the property as security for debt to secure the bail amount.

“If your loved one doesn’t appear on his or her scheduled court date, the court may foreclose your property to obtain the forfeited bail amount,” said Chavez.

Own Recognizance (OR)

Own Recognizance, or OR, is another method of release pending trial is through a county or law enforcement administered pre-trial release program.

A deputy of staff member of the jail will typically interview defendants and make recommendations to the court regarding release of him or her on their own recognizance.

“Since no money or bond is posted to secure your loved one appears in court, he or she faces no personal economic hardship if he or she fails to appear,” said Chavez. “At All American Bail Bonds in Santa Clarita, we will always verify if your loved one qualifies for OR.”

Citation Release

In the event of a citation release, the arresting officer will issue a citation to the arrestee informing them that they must appear at an appointed court date.

A citation release is also known as the “Cite Out,” and usually occurs immediately after an individual is arrested.

“Your loved one may never be placed in custody in a citation release,” said Chavez. “Like the Own Recognizance release, your loved one’s appearance in court depends on his or her integrity and voluntarily in returning to court.”

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Santa Clarita, CA 91355

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If loved one in custody and they wish to talk to an All American Bail Bonds representative call:

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