Just as with anything else, there are pros and cons to being a co-signer to someone’s bail bond, not matter how tight of a relationship you have with them. Essentially a co-signer does is sign off on a bail bond to ensure the legibility of it, taking responsibility for the defendant. Let’s weight the pros and cons to being a co-signer:

Pros:
• Because you are financially responsible for the defendant, you will very likely want to keep a close watch on them. You can keep a better eye on them to ensure they stay out of trouble. This is critically important to those who love the defendant most.
• You are responsible for ensuring the defendant goes to court. So similarly, you will be doing everything in your power to see the defendant gets the best outcome of his or her trial by making sure the process runs as smooth as possible.
• While co-signing the bond is legally binding, you can request to withdraw this, especially if you cannot trust the defendant.
• You can require release conditions of the defendant, such as drug testing, to get an analysis of their condition and coherency.

Cons:
• Co-signing a bail bond is a legally binding. You are now financially responsible for paying the bail agent’s premium fee. You are now also responsible for paying consequential fees and the full bail amount if the defendant does not show up in court.
• Any collateral you put up for the bail bond can be taken from you if the defendant fails to appear in court.
• You will endure more emotional stress – but hopefully nothing you can’t handle.

The biggest thing you want to ask yourself before co-signing a bail bond is if you can trust the defendant to go to court, to be compliant with all terms and conditions, to ensure you do not lose your money or collateral because of his or her irresponsible actions.

Talk to Santa Ana Bail Bond Store Services more about co-signing a bail bond. We can help you figure out the best situation for you and for the arrested person who is seeking your help and ours.

Consultations are always FREE, so call Santa Ana Bail Bond Store Services now at 714-973-2245.

All Mom want’s for Mother’s Day is to spend time with her family, even if one of you has gotten arrested. She probably doesn’t get to spend as much time with the whole family as she would like, which is why Mother’s Day is a great encourager for families to be together.

We can help you get your loved one out of jail and home in time to celebrate Mother’s Day. Our bail process is simple and fast because we know how precious time is, holiday or not. First, we will get the information we need from the jail. Then, we will agree on a low monthly rate payment plan. This way, you do not have to pay us the cost all at once! After we finish the paperwork (less than a half hour!) we will transfer the documents to the jail for processing. You’ll be reunited with your loved one within a few hours.

Bail bonds are a great alternative to paying the full bail in cash. Bail bonds are more affordable for many, as there are payment plans and you can pay with other forms like credit cards and collateral. The most important agreement of the bail bond is that the arrested person must appear in court when the court orders. Failure to do so can result in a re-arrest and the withdrawal of bail, to name a few consequences.

So, call Santa Ana Bail Bond Store now at 714-973-2245 so you can bail out your family member and give Mom the best Mother’s Day gift ever!