Ed. Note: The following content was provided by All American Bail Bonds who is a client of KHTS AM-1220.

When someone is arrested, an indemnitor, who is usually a family member or friend, will often use the services of a bail agent to obtain release of their loved one. However, many people don’t know what a bail agent actually does.

“Our bail agents at All American Bail Bonds in Santa Clarita will get your loved one out of custody until his or her court date,” said Inessa Chavez, vice president of All American Bail Bonds in Santa Clarita. “Your loved one can continue his or her day-to-day life until the criminal matter is resolved.”

A bail agent at All American Bail Bonds will meet with the family member or friend of the arrested and explain to them which bail bond would be best for the certain case as well as how it works.

There are four different release options: cash bond, surety bond, or undertaking of bail, property bond, own recognizance and citation release.

Related: Jail Release Options For Your Loved One At All American Bail Bonds

A bail agent at All American will need to know: the defendant’s full name and any aliases, the jail location, the booking number and the charges he or she was arrested on.

The bail agent will sign a contract with the family member or friend, who is now known as an indemnitor.

The indemnitor is now responsible for ensuring the defendant shows up at all of his or her scheduled court dates.

Related: Bail Bonds In Santa Clarita: Responsibilities When Signing A Bail Agreement

A bail agent at All American Bail Bonds in Santa Clarita will provide the following:

• Receipts and copies of all signed documents.
• Information regarding the status of the bond and changes in assigned court dates.
• The status of any costs due, as imposed by the court.
• Assistance in locating the defendant should a forfeiture occur.
• Appearance before the court regarding the bail bond when such appearances are necessary, sometimes requiring the hiring of legal counsel.
• The timely return of collateral upon exoneration of the bond.

“Our bail agents at All American Bail Bonds in Santa Clarita have the right to revoke a bond at time if he or she deems necessary,” said Chavez. “This may occur if the bail agent suspects that the defendant will skip his or her court date.”

If the defendant skips, the indemnitor is responsible for the total dollar amount of the bond, as well as helping the bonds man locate the defendant to return him or her to jail.

“When you choose All American Bail Bonds in Santa Clarita, your loved one can be home in a few hours,” said Chavez. “But, if you think your loved one will skip bail, please, do not bail them out.”

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All American Bail Bonds

23360 W. Valencia Blvd. #E

Santa Clarita, CA 91355

661-255-2245

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

818-990-0003 or 661-267-6777

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