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What Does a Los Angeles Bail Bondsman Do?

By Steven Rodriguez

If you are arrested for a crime in Los Angeles, you may be required to post bail if you want to be released from jail while awaiting your court appearance. (See our Feb. 16 post for an explanation of bail and how to post bail in Los Angeles.) When a Los Angeles defendant lacks the cash resources to post bail themselves, he may use the services of a bail bondsman. “A bail bond is a contract between the government and the surety,” explains expert Los Angeles criminal defense attorney Stephen Rodriguez. In Los Angeles, a bail bondsman guarantees the court that the defendant will appear as required. If the defendant fails to appear, the bail bond company, also called the surety, must pay the court the full bail amount. Bail bond companies charge a premium for their services, usually 8% to 10% of the bail amount...continue to full post

Full post as published by LA Criminal Defense Blog on February 18, 2009 (boomark / email).