Bail bonds can be frustrating is the bail is set too high to pay out of pocket.
Getting arrested can become a burden for those close to the defendant. It’s not fair for someone innocent of the crime has to pay the price for another person’s offense. Here at Stevenson Brothers Bail Bonds, we understand and empathize with those stuck with a big bill, so here are our best tips for affording bail bonds:
1. Ask your jailed inmate to agree to pay you back.
Since it’s their crime, it’s best to make an agreement with your loved one to reimburse you after they’re released from jail. If you trust your inmate, they should be more than willing to reimburse you for helping them get out of the slammer!
It’s a big favor you’re doing for them.
2. Request a payment plan.
An indemnitor can put down half the bond amount and schedule a payment plan with us. We offer flexible payment plan options for bail bonds in Miami, Broward, or all of Florida.
You can even decide who is liable for the rest of the payment, whether it’s you or the actual defendant!
3. Wait until your defendant sees the judge in the morning.
Usually, bonds can receive a significant deduction when your defendant sees the judge the next morning. We’ve seen bonds as high as $135,000 drop to $15,000 when the defendant has a good attitude and shows remorse to the judge the following day!
4. Get collateral.
Usually, half of the bond is required to qualify for a payment plan. If half the bail bond is too much for you (the indemnitor), we can still help you out if we receive qualifying collateral titles that cover the full bond amount.
We hope we’ve sparked some hope and inspiration with these tips.
Call our office at 305-625-7800 for more information!
I find it surprising that you could use bail bonds to pay for your outstanding bail amount if you can’t afford it. I first learned about this term in a movie that I binge-watched recently and I wanted to learn how a bail bond works. I will consider the idea of consulting a bail agent if I need them someday.