Frequently Asked Questions

A bail bond is a legal agreement between Queen A Bail bond and the court that allows a defendant to be released from jail while awaiting trial. The bail bond ensures that the defendant will appear in court as required.

Queen A Bail bond offers a variety of bail bonds, including surety bonds, appearance bonds, and immigration bonds. We can provide bail bonds for felony and misdemeanor charges, as well as federal charges.

The process of getting a bail bond typically takes a few hours. However, the amount of time it takes can vary depending on the circumstances of the case and the availability of the court and jail. Queen A Bail bond works quickly to secure the bail bond and get your loved one released from jail as soon as possible.

• A person may be released from custody in four ways:
  
  • You can use bondsmen; this means that you will pay a fee and may need to use some form of collateral.
  • You can post cash for the full amount of the bond with the court jail.
  • You can use real property (such as home) with the court.
  • Lastly, the judge can decide to let the defendant go on his or her own recognizance.

• When the defendant misses a court appearance, a bench warrant is issued for the person’s arrest. The defendant's name is then entered into a national wide area base (NCIC) as a fugitive. The defendants Bail Agency is obligated by law to arrest the individual as well. This will cause the bondsmen to incur further costs.

 Collateral is some property placed within the bondsman's legal control, which may be sold in the next court proceeding. The bondsman can then sell the property to cover the amount paid to post the bail. Essentially, collateral is a way of insuring the defendant will go back to court and complete his/her obligation to the court. At what point is the co-signer no longer liable for the bond? 

 The co-signer is no longer liable for the defendant's bond when he/she completes all of their court appearances and all premiums have been paid. It is best to contact the agent when the bond is exonerated by the court. This allows the fast return of any collateral pledged and confirms that the bond is exonerated. In the event of forfeiture, the bondsmen is liable until the full amount of the bail has been paid, and any expenses incurred until the court exonerates the bond, which then becomes void.