If your loved one has been arrested, what can you do to get them out of jail if you can’t pay bail? Typically, you can get a bail bond. You can turn to a bail bond agent and pay them 10% of the bail amount, and then the bail bond agent will be on the hook for the rest. But what if bail is so high that you can’t pay that 10% fee for a bail bond? If you, your arrested loved one, and other family members don’t have that money, you might still be able to work with a licensed bail bondsman to get your loved one released from jail right away.
$0 Cash Bail Is Still Possible
First of all, there are cases where it is possible to secure a pretrial release without posting bail. Especially with updated bail schedules throughout California, it is possible to petition for an own recognizance (OR) release for more types of criminal charges than before.
If posting bail is required, however, it is also possible to request that the amount be lowered. In some cases, if you don’t have enough cash on hand, you could offer collateral, such as the house, car, or other property you provide, and that could be used to cover bail instead.
If you call Dan Nasser, not only will he pick up the phone day or night, but he can listen to the details of your situation and help you find out if $0 cash bail is possible or even likely in your case.
But what about when cash bail is still required, and it cannot be lowered to an amount you can pay?
Work with an Affordable Bail Bond Agent
With some bail bond services, like Dan's Bail Bonds, you may be able to set up a flexible payment plan so you can still secure a bail bond right away if you don’t yet have money for the entire fee. We can work with your budget to make sure that a release from jail is within reach regardless of your situation; we can even work with you to set up a custom payment plan if you have a low credit score.
Some factors that could help you secure a bail bond that’s within your budget include:
- Having collateral to use
- Having a co-signer
- The arrestee has close ties to the local community
- The arrestee has a track record of complying with court mandates
There are other ways of getting a bail bond on a tight budget, but the main factor is ensuring that your loved one is not a flight risk and will show up to all scheduled court hearings. If they’re someone who will comply with the terms of bail, then we may be able to secure their release from jail, even if you don’t have all the money for the bail bond fee upfront.
Make Sure Getting a Bail Bond Is Right for You
If your loved one’s freedom and your financial well-being are on the line, you want to make sure that you’re not paying a bail bond agent when waiting to post bail would have meant securing a release from jail—without paying a cent. Or if that was money you were going to need to pay a good defense lawyer. When you call Dan, he will be frank with you about whether the costs of bail are so high that you might need to put that money toward other legal expenses, or if your loved one stands a good chance of securing an OR release.
Whether you’ve been arrested in the Los Angeles area, Orange County, Riverside, or elsewhere in Southern California, Dan's Bail Bonds can provide the 24/7 mobile bail bond service you need, even working with your budget to make sure that your finances don’t get in the way of your loved one making it back home.
To save yourself from the hassle of waiting for an in-person office visit and all the travel-related delays, you can reach Dan directly 24/7. You can get the bail bond service you need without having to come into the office, and without having all the money upfront for your bail bond fee.