What Is Bail Bond Exoneration?

General information on what is bail bond exoneration, written for relatives and friends of someone in custody.

Overview

Exoneration is when the court releases a bail bond because the case has moved on or ended. The bond no longer has any force, and the signer's obligation to the agent for that bond comes to an end.

What to Know

It can happen when the case is resolved, when the person is sentenced and in custody, or when the court otherwise orders it. Any collateral is then generally returned.

Practical Steps

Check with the agent to confirm in writing that the bond has been exonerated, and ask how any collateral will be returned.

Before You Call a Bail Agent

Having these details ready helps a bail agent look up the case:

The booking number, if you have it
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

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 what is bail bond exoneration?, 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

Keep every piece of paper from the arrest and release together: the booking number, the case number, the court date and the bond agreement. Missing a court date can lead to a warrant and can affect a bond, so write each date down and confirm it with the court clerk.