Denton Criminal Lawyers

Types of Bail Bonds for Jail Release

When you have been arrested in Denton for a criminal case, you might need to contact a Denton Criminal Lawyer that can help you with your jail release as well as taking care of your case. Once you have been given a certain amount for your bail, you need to find a way to come up with the money, usually through a bond.

There are three basic types of bonds. The first of them is quite basic and straight forward which is called a cash bond. This means that if the court assigns you a bond amount and you have enough money you either right a check or use your credit card and you are out of jail. This option is usually only useful for those who can afford to pay for what are usually high bail amounts.

The second type of bond is a personal bond. This is the cheapest route to go out of all of the types of bonds. If you have had a clear record, then the court might consider letting you have this type of bond because you are a first time offender. A personal bond is where the court lets you out on your personal word that you will come back on the day of your trial and you will not leave town for any reason.

The third type of bond is what most people have heard of which is a bail bond. This is usually used because people don’t have enough money to get themselves out of jail and neither do any of their relatives or friends. In this case, you usually have a friend or family member call a bondsman who will meet with you and have you sign a contract saying that you will pay the money back with a small fee that will be for his services. This contract will also say that you will appear on time at your trial hearing. If you don’t they reserve the right to put a warrant out for your arrest.

For more information, contact the Denton Criminal Lawyers of Alexander and Associates at 972-420-6560.