How Bail Bonds Protect Defendants
General information on how bail bonds protect defendants, written for relatives and friends of someone in custody.
Overview
A bail bond lets a person leave custody while the case is pending. Being out can help someone keep a job, care for family and work with an attorney on their defense.
What to Know
A person who has not been convicted is presumed innocent. Release before trial lets the case move forward without the person waiting in jail.
What This Means for Families
The bond does not decide the outcome of the case. It also brings obligations: the person must attend every court date and follow any conditions the court sets.
What to Have Ready Before You Call
Having these details ready helps a bail agent look up the case:
- The jail or station where the person is held
- The charges, if known
- Your own name and phone number
- The person's full legal name and date of birth
- The booking number, if you have it
Local Help From Bail Bonds Monterey Park Experts
Bail Bonds Monterey Park Experts is based at 220 S. Glendora Ave Suite J, Glendora, CA 91741 and takes calls at (626) 513-8778 (open 24 hours / 7 days). For how bail bonds protect defendants, an agent can explain how bonds work in Los Angeles County, where people are held after an arrest by Monterey Park Police Department, such as Men's Central Jail, and which courthouse, for example Alhambra Courthouse (serving Monterey Park), hears the case.
Good to Know
Every case is different. The county, the charge, the judge and the person's history all play a part, so treat general information as a starting point. Confirm details with the court or the facility, and ask a criminal defense attorney about anything that affects the case itself.
Does a bond affect the outcome of the case?
No. A bond only secures release before trial. The outcome varies with the facts and the court.