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How to Get Your Friend Out of Jail in Marion County

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Was your friend just was arrested in Lawrence and taken to Marion County jail? If so, do not panic; it is perfectly normal to have no clue what to do next. However, you are not alone. Everyone feels this way when they have to post someone’s bail for the first time.  By simply following a few easy steps, you can quickly bail your friend or loved one out of jail in Marion County without any hassles.

Continue reading for a step-by-step guide to posting Marion County bail.

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24 Hour Indiana Bail Bonds 317-876-9600

Step One

The first thing you want to do if your friend has just been arrested is find out what jail or county their charges are in.  An effective way to figure this out without calling every jail in the state is to first call the jail nearest to the site of the arrest.  In most cases, this is the jail your friend is being booked at.  If you are unaware of where your friend was arrested, there are other ways to find the jail they are in.  There are many inmate search portals online.  By entering in the name and some other information of the inmate, these portals can usually detect which jail they are being held in.  Once you figure out which jail your friend is being held in, you can proceed to the next step.

Step Two

Once the jail has been determined, you can then proceed to look into bail options.  The most efficient and quickest way to do this is to contact a professional bail bond company in the area.  You can find these bail agents online or in a phone book.  Just look under bail bonds and then your city.  By calling a bail bondsman, you will have immediate access to all the information you need to bail your friend from jail.  They will instruct you on all the different bail options there are, and which ones you actually qualify for.

Step Three

By hiring the bail company, you will be required to fill out applications, forms, and contracts.  These papers provide the state and the bail company with all the necessary information they need to support bail for your friend.  The contract is to protect the bail bond agency in the case that your friend fails to appear for their scheduled court date, leaving the bondsman responsible to pay your friend’s original bond amount. Once these papers are signed and submitted, the fee is implemented.  This fee is non-refundable.  Typical bail agencies accept all major credit cards, cash, and money orders.  They do not usually accept checks; however, some do. 

Step Four

Once the paperwork is filled out and approved, and the fee is paid, it is time to just sit back and wait for your friend to walk out of the jail.  This can take anywhere from 3 to 8 hours, depending on the amount of traffic the jail is experiencing, the efficiency of the jailers, and the time it takes to get your friend processed and booked. Your friend cannot be bailed from jail until they are finished being booked.  If they were arrested under the influence of an illegal or controlled substance, they cannot be booked until they are sober.  In this case, the jailers will wait 8 hours to allow the inmate to get sober.  Then they can be booked.  Once they are booked, they can post bail.  The timeline depends on all these variables.

Where to Get Secure Bail Bonds in Indiana

Call Woods Bail Bonds at 317-876-9600 for safe and secure Indianapolis bail bonds you can trust. We also offer prearranged bail bond services for those needing to surrender to an arrest warrant. In some cases, we can get you turned in and released in as little as one hour. And don’t forget that right now, we are offering 8% bail bonds! Request a free estimate or jail information, anytime.

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Bail Bond FAQS for Indiana

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Bail and bail bonds are confusing subjects for anyone who does not work in the legal field. But it is important to understand these topics if you ever have to deal with an arrest, whether of yourself or a loved one. With some basic bail bond knowledge, managing arrests, jail, and court can be less stressful for you and those you love.

Continue below to read through some of the most frequently asked questions about bail bonds, and get the information you need to be prepared for an arrest.

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What is Bail?

Bail refers to the amount of money set by a judge for a person to be released from jail to await their scheduled court hearings.  The amount of money set by the courts is determined by the person’s past criminal record, current offense, and their level of threat to society.  Their level of threat includes the likelihood of them committing another crime while awaiting sentencing. 

What is a Bail Bond?

A bail bond, also known as a surety bond, refers to a service or contract that facilitates a person’s release from jail by using a bail bondsman. The bail amounts set by courts can be very high and not everyone has that kind of cash available to them at once, so as an alternative, a bail agency can be hired to secure a person’s release from jail. The agency guarantees the courts that you will appear for your scheduled hearing, and in return they allow the person to await their sentencing dates at home.

How Much Does a Bail Bond Cost?

Bail bondsmen charge a non-refundable fee that is a set percentage of the total bond amount, and you do not get this money back after your court case is over. The set percentage for bail bond fees are regulated by the state. Here in Indiana, bail bondsmen can charge anywhere between10 to 15 percent of the full bond amount. For example, a $10,000 bond premium will cost $1,000 to $1,500 for a bail bond.

What is Collateral?

Collateral might be required by a bail bond company under special circumstances, but usually it is not necessary. Collateral can be money, assets, property, and more. The collateral is held until the bail bond is exonerated and the premium is paid in full. See our blog, “What Do Bail Bond Companies Accept As Collateral?” to learn more about this payment arrangement.

How Do I Bail a Person Out of Jail?

If you want to bail a friend or loved one out of jail, your best course of action is to contact a local bail bond company in the county where the arrest took place. For instance, if your friend was arrested in Marion County, they will be transported to the Marion County jail. So you would want to contact a bail bond company near that jail. Once you contact a bail bondsman, they can handle the rest of the process for you. They will give you all the information you need to make a decision on whether or not you want to move forward with the bail bond process. You will have to pay a non-refundable fee and sign a contract that holds you liable for the full bond amount.

What Information Do I Need to Bail a Person Out of Jail?

You really only need the person’s name and county of arrest to get the bail bond process started with a local bail agent. But if you want to possibly speed up the process, it helps to have the following information to give to your bail bondsman:

✏ Full Name
✏ Booking Number
✏ County of Arrest
✏ Arrest Charges
✏ Bond Amount

What Liability Do I Have if I Bail Someone Out of Jail?

If you are assuming the responsibility of signing for a friend or loved one’s bail bond, you are taking on a very serious legally-binding obligation. The co-signer, or indemnitor, is responsible for the full face value of the bail bond, which is the total bond amount. So if a defendant’s bond is set at $5,000 and you co-sign for their bail, if they do not appear for court you will be legally-bound to pay the entire $5,000 or face legal penalties yourself. This is why it is so important to only co-sign bail bond agreements for close friends and family, or people you know you can trust. Never sign for a person you have just met or only known for a short while. See our blog, “The Responsibilities of a Bail Bond Contract” to learn more about bail bond agreements.

Can I Bail Myself Out of Jail for an Arrest Warrant?

Yes, you can post your own bail when surrendering to an arrest warrant. Your Indianapolis bail bondsman can prearrange a bail bond for you, before you turn yourself into the jail. Once you are booked and processed in the jail database, the bail agent will post your bail, pick you up from the jail, and then take you back to their office to complete the rest of the paperwork. See our blog, “How to Post Your Own Bail For an Outstanding Arrest Warrant” for details.

How Soon Can I Post Bail?

The amount of time spent in county jail depends on the circumstances of a person’s arrest. If you have previous charges on your record or happen to be awaiting trial on pending charges, the jail time will usually increase. If you are arrested while awaiting trial on other charges, then you may be held until your next court date, and bail will be prohibited, however, this varies case to case. If you are arrested on alcohol charges, bail will be denied for at least 8 or 9 hours, because under law, a person must be sober to be booked and processed into jail. If you are arrested on battery charges or resisting arrest charges, a judge can altogether deny your opportunity for bail, and keep you locked up until your court date. 

Where Can I Get Fast Bail Bonds in Indianapolis?

Call Woods Bail Bonds at 317-876-9600 for safe and secure Indianapolis Indiana bail bonds you can trust, 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Not only do we serve both adult and juvenile clients, we also offer prearranged bail bond services for those needing to surrender to an arrest warrant. In some cases, we can get you turned in and released in as little as one hour. Request a free estimate or jail information, anytime.

Meet the Family Who Will Get You Out of Jail in Marion County

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Woods Bail Bonds delivers fast and affordable bail bond services in Marion County, Indianapolis. Continue reading to meet the team who actually makes it happen for thousands of Hoosiers all across the city!

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Indianapolis Bail Bonds 317-876-9600

If you have recently discovered that you have an active warrant for your arrest, or a friend or loved one was recently arrested in Marion County, choose Woods Bail Bonds for prompt and professional bail bond service you can trust. We also provide assistance with prearranged bail bonds for arrest warrants and more! Our team of licensed and insured agents work around the clock, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year, all to provide fast and friendly bail bond services for all those in need.

Meet Some of Our Esteemed Team!

Owner, Jim Woods, has more than 30 years of service in the indemnity industry.  He has long-term and good-standing relationships with various court magistrates and jails.

Office Manager, Teresa Woods, has over 15 years of experience as a fully licensed and highly skilled bail agent in the State of Indiana and in the bail bonds industry.

Office VP, Nick Woods, has over 5 years of experience, and manages data processing, bail agent reports, collections, and gathering information on bail bond forfeitures.

24/7 Bail Bond Services in Indianapolis

If you or a loved one needs bailed out of jail anywhere in Indiana, call 317-876-9600 right away. Our licensed Marion County bail bondsmen are ALWAYS standing by, ready to answer your questions about bailing a person out of jail, or turning yourself in for an outstanding arrest warrant, and more. We also provide free estimates, jail information, inmate searches, 24 hour services, and much more. If you are looking for the best of the best in the bail bonds industry, call none other than Woods Bail Bonds of Marion County, Indiana.

How to Turn Yourself in for a Warrant in Marion County

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Although the anxiety and stress that goes along with knowing you have a warrant out for your arrest in Marion County is not always preventable, it is entirely manageable. Not only is your surrender to your warrant mandatory under law, it is imminent, and therefore, unavoidable. So the sooner you get your legal matters into motion, the sooner you can put them in the past and move on with your life. Fortunately, surrendering to an arrest warrant is easy to do, so long as you know where to begin.

Continue reading to learn everything you need to know about turning yourself in for a warrant in Marion County.

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Bench Warrants vs. Arrest Warrants

What type of warrant do you have? There are two primary types of warrants: bench warrants and arrest warrants. If you have a warrant out in your name, it is vital that you know which type it is.

A bench warrant is issued by the courts when a person misses their trial. This is called an “FTA”, or “failure to appear.” The word “bench” in bench warrant essentially implies the judge’s seat, and requests that you answer to the court for both your original charge and now for your FTA offense. Although these warrants are generally issues for minor criminal cases, such as citations and similar petty infraction, your name is been entered into a statewide database, which means you can be detained by law enforcement if they ever stop you and look you up in their system,  like if you are pulled over for speeding.

In contrast to bench warrants, arrest warrants are legal orders that give law enforcement the command to arrest you on the spot. If a person is suspected of a crime or being in violation of their current probationary terms, a judge will order an arrest warrant, which instructs law enforcement to arrest an offender and take them into custody. And this arrest can happen anywhere. Police can knock on your front door, catch you during a routine traffic stop, detain you at your place of employment, and more.

The Surrendering Process

If you have a bench warrant, your best course of action is to contact a lawyer to help satisfy the legal order. If you have an arrest warrant, you will need to surrender to the authorities. To do this, you will need to go to the jail and allow them to detain you and book you into the system. Essentially, this is you being physically arrested. The good news is that you can first prearrange a bail bond so that you are in and out of the jail within an hour or so. Simply contact a local and trusted bail bond company near the jail and make the arrangements for bail prior to turning yourself in. This is the most efficient method for dealing with an arrest warrant.

If you hire an experienced Marion County bail bondsman with a good-standing reputation among the local courthouses and jails, you most likely won’t have to wait long in jail before being released again on bond. In fact, you could be in and out in as little as one hour! The only reason you might have to sit in jail for a long period of time is if you are intoxicated, or the jail is particularly busy and understaffed. But you can avoid a busy jail by turning yourself in on an early week day when jails experience less traffic.

Fast Arrest Warrant Bail Bonds in Indianapolis

Contact Woods Bail Bonds at 317-876-9600 for prompt and professional, arrest warrant bail bond services in Marion County, Indiana. Not only can we get you out of jail fast, we can prearrange a bail bond if you need to surrender to an arrest warrant. And we provide our services in over 30 Indiana counties, regardless of time, day, or city. Request a free estimate, anytime.

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Indiana Bail Bonds 317-876-9600

Meet the Team at Woods Bail Bonds!

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Woods Bail Bonds is a family owned and operated bail bond company based out of Indianapolis, Indiana, but provides safe and secure bail bond services throughout Northern, Central, and Southern Indiana. We serve over 33 Indiana counties with reliable, 24 hour bail bonds, and with more than three decades of experience in the indemnity industry, we have earned and maintained good-standing relationships with courthouses and jails all across the state. This allows our team of licensed bail bondsmen to deliver fast and professional bail bond services for anyone arrested or surrendering to an arrest warrant in Indiana. Take a look below to meet our team, including owner, Jim Woods, office manager Teresa Woods, and their son, Vice President Nicholas Woods.

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Indianapolis Bail Bonds 317-876-9600

James Woods

Owner

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Indianapolis Bail Bondsman 317-876-9600

Jim Woods is the owner and President of Woods Bail Bonds, and has worked in the indemnity industry for over 30 years. He is in charge of managing all general operations of our bail bond agents, as well as, transfer bonds, court proceedings, bond approvals, complaints, family advisory, and more. His desire to provide kindhearted, discreet, and reliable bail bond services for every client is the foundation upon which he built his company. He and his family are in this business to help people get out of jail swiftly and safely so they may get back to their daily lives and responsibilities.

Nicholas Woods

Vice President

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Indianapolis Bail Bonds 317-876-9600

Nicholas Woods is our Vice President, and has nearly a decade of experienced as a licensed Indiana bail bondsman. He is a major contributor to the success and reputation of our company, and responsible for a long list of duties, including data processing, creating bail agent reports, collections, investigating bail bond forfeitures, and more. His passion for aptitude and dependability has helped paved our way as a trusted bail bond company throughout the years. Thank you Nick for all your hard work and inspiration!

Teresa Woods

Office Manager

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Indianapolis Bail Bonds 317-876-9600

Teresa Woods is our office manager, and has been a licensed Indiana bail bond agent for nearly 20 years. Her general duties consist of the daily transactions concerning in-house credit, cash, or collateral transactions, as well as, managing collections, credit reports, exoneration, and all the day-to-day details regarding communication among clients and their involved parties. Her excellent and empathetic customer support makes our clients feel empowered and at ease. Security is something we take great care in providing for every client, and Terry takes that commitment seriously. Call her anytime for friendly advice!

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Call Woods Bail Bonds at 317-876-9600 for safe and secure Indiana bail bond service you can trust. We provide 24 hour bail bond services in over 30 Indiana counties. Regardless of where you face criminal charges, our Indianapolis bail bondsmen can help! Call 317-876-9600 to request a free estimate or warrant search, today.

Can I Post Bail on Robbery Charges?

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In Indiana, every person has a right to bail as long as their criminal charges are not for murder, and they are not on probation or parole. So if you were arrested for robbery in Indiana, you may or may not have the right to bail, but you are likely to face a plethora of legal penalties if convicted. Continue reading to learn the bail schedule for crimes like robbery and more.

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Marion County Bail Bonds 317-876-9600

Bail Privileges

Even though every person in Indiana has the right to bail does not mean that every person will be granted the opportunity. There are several factors that influences a judge’s decision to allow bail or not. And if they do, they can raise or lower the bail amount based on these same factors. The most common reason why bail is not granted by a judge is for being a flight risk, or for being a danger to themselves or to others.

If a judge believes a person is likely to leave the state or the country, harm someone or themselves, or knows the offender has a history of fleeing, they may not set bail for them at all. And even if a judge does grant bail, an offender can be denied by a separate bail bond company if the bail bondsman knows they have skipped bail before. In this case, the offender would have to pay the full bond amount in cash, directly to the courts.

In some cases, bail is delayed if the offender was arrested while on probation or parole. It is important to discuss your bail options with an experienced bail bondsman who can explain the criminal bond procedures in your county of arrest. It is equally important to have a criminal lawyer defending your rights.

Indiana Bail Schedule for Robbery and Other Similar Crimes:

The bail schedule in Indiana varies among individual counties. As an example, here is the bail schedule for Marion County, Indiana:

Surety = $30,000 – $50,000 (Depending on Enhancements, $5000 per Enhancement)

Robbery is a Level 5 Felony in Indiana, but when it involves using a deadly weapon, it is a more serious crime referred to as armed robbery. In Marion County, armed robbery is a Level 3 Enhanced Felony. This is punishable by 3 to 16 years in a federal prison, and up to $10,000 in fines. If an individual is a habitual offender, in can increase to an even more serious charge.

SOURCE: IN.GOV

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Call Woods Bail Bonds at 317-876-9600 to get out of jail in Marion County, Indiana. Owner, James Woods, is happy to answer your questions about posting bail and more. We are open 24 hours a day, and offer free quotes, free jail information, jail pick up and drop off services, and much more. Call 317-876-9600 to speak with a friendly Marion County bail bondsman, today.

Do I Need Good Credit to Bail Someone Out of Jail?

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After someone is arrested for a crime, they are transported by police to the town’s county jail or local sheriff’s office to be booked. The booking process involves a series of steps, including a search and seizure of personal belongings, fingerprinting, mug shots, general identification data entry, and more. Depending on the amount of traffic and the efficiency of the jail staff, as well as a few other factors, the time it takes to complete the booking process varies from one hour to 12 or more hours.

However, once the booking process is done, a person can post their bond and obtain a release from jail if a bond was set for them.

Bail Options

At this point, a person can be bailed out of jail by paying the entire bond amount in cash, which will be refunded to them so long as they appear for all court hearings. But this is “road-less-traveled” since many people do not have thousands of dollars of cash on hand to temporarily surrender. So instead, many people choose to bail themselves out of jail with the help of a bail bondsman. This way, they only have to pay a small percentage of their total bond amount for a release
from jail.

Bail Bond Co-Signing and Credit

Poor or fair credit may or may not affect your ability to co-sign for a bail bond. It depends on the discretion of the bail bond agency. Generally, credit doesn’t play a major part in obtaining a bail bond. However, if a person has very poor or no credit, it could pose an issue for the bail bondsman. To legally co-sign for a bail bond, a person must be a U.S citizen, at least 18 years old, and have stable employment; and they must be able to provide proof of all these. If a person meet all of the above requires, plus has the money or property to pay for the bail bond, bad credit may not be a problem.

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Call Woods Bail Bonds at 317-876-9600 to get out of jail in Marion County, Indiana. Owner, James Woods, and his a team of experienced professionals, truly care about getting people out of jail quickly and comfortably. And we work around the clock, 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, to provide friendly and discreet bail bond services all throughout Indianapolis. We also offer free estimates, free jail information, and free rides to and from the jail and our offices. Call 317-876-9600 for Marion County bail bonds you can trust.

4 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Date a Bail Bondsman

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Indianapolis Bail Bonds 317-876-9600

The line of work for a bail bondsman is a serious one, but they are certainly no stranger to humor! Many bail bondsmen’ friends and family like to make jokes around the dinner table about why they are not the most “eligible” bachelors and bachelorettes in the dating pool.

So today, we would like to share these funny takes on dating a bail bond agent, and perhaps enlighten all the single people about what you can expect from dating someone that works in the bail bonds industry.

Continue reading for the top five funniest reasons to never date a bail bondsman!

The Life of a Bail Bondsman

Bail bond agents often get a lot of questions about their line of work. After all, they are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a years. This means they are running off to post bail for clients even on holidays. The life of a bail bond agent is certainly a crazy one, with odd hours, interesting clientele, and more visits to jail than a habitual convict. This leads us to our reasons to never date bail bond agents!

#5 Reason

Bail Bondsmen Require a Detailed Application, References, and Collateral Before a First Date! To guarantee your appearance, a bail bondsman will require you to fill out a detailed application, provide three references, and even some personal collateral.

#4 Reason

Bail Bondsmen Skip the “Getting to Know You” Part. Before the first date, a bail bondsman is sure to run a complete background check on you. So if you are on a date with a bail bondsman, then you must have passed!

#3 Reason

Bail Bondsmen Will Charge You 10% of the Total Dinner Tab. If you decide to bail out of the relationship, a bail bondsman will charge you 10% of the cumulative date night expenses!

#2 Reason

Bail Bondsmen Have Been to Jail Over 100 Times, and are CERTAIN to Go Back! Not only are they guaranteed to go back to jail, you can be sure it’s bound to happen at the most inconvenient times, like in the middle of your birthday or anniversary dinner!

And the #1 reason to never date a bail bondsman is…

Bail Bondsmen Will Track You Down if You Fail to Appear for Pre-Arranged Date Night Plans! Be prepared to be tracked down like a fugitive if you don’t show up for date night. A bail bondsman might send a bounty hunter after you!

Jokes Aside

All jokes aside, bail bondsmen are not actually hard to date at all! In fact, they are a wonderful choice for companionship, guidance, and support. They are driven, passionate professionals that are dedicated to helping people in need. This makes them a great friend, partner, and role model for everyone! But a little teasing never hurt anyone, right? So if you have any funny bail bond jokes to add, we would really love to hear them!

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Call Woods Bail Bonds at 317-876-9600 to get out of jail in Marion County, Indiana. Owner, James Woods, and his team, are licensed, bonded, and insured with more than 30 years of experience in the industry. Not only can we answer your questions about bail bonds, we can provide a safe and secure release from the Marion County Jail. Our bail bond services are also available throughout Indianapolis, as well as, Northern, Central, and Southern Indiana. We are the leading professionals to trust for fast and friendly bail bonds in Indiana. Call 317-876-9600
for Indianapolis bail bond services, today.

What Will Happen if Two Bail Bonds are Obtained for Just One Person?

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Sometimes, when a person is arrested, more than one party will attempt to arrange bail bond services for them. For example, college student Lucy is arrested for public intoxication, so her sorority sisters decide to notify her parents, who then start the bail bond process for her. Meanwhile, Lucy’s boyfriend finds out about her arrest and decides to also arrange a bail bond, unaware that her parents have already done so. This is actually very common in the bail bonds industry. So what happens if more than one person tries to bail someone out of jail? Continue reading to find out!

Duplicate Bail Bonds

In the case of duplicate bail bonds, the situation pans out by process of “first come – first serve.” Jails will not accept more than one bail bond per inmate. So in the case of Lucy and her loved ones, whichever bail bond company arrives at the jail first would be the bail bond honored for her release. So let’s say her parents bail bondsman arrives first; what happens to her boyfriend’s bail bondsman and the money he may have already paid?

If Lucy’s boyfriend already paid a bail bondsman to post Lucy’s bond, he would get his money refunded since his bail bondsman could not post the bail bond. You see, bail bondsmen only get paid if the bail bond is posted. If the bail bond company cannot fulfill the service, they have not earned their pay. In Lucy’s boyfriend’s case, and all similar cases, the bail bondsman would be turned away at the jail, and the person would be refunded any money paid for a bail bond that goes un-posted.

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Call Woods Bail Bonds at 317-876-9600 for fast and friendly bail bonds in Marion County, Indiana. Owner and licensed bail bondsman, James Woods, provides 24 hour bail bond services in Indianapolis and its surrounding counties. As a trustworthy Indianapolis bail bond company, you can count on us for additional services too; like notary services, jail pickup and drops offs, inmate look-ups, and more. Call 317-876-9600 to get out of Marion County Jail in Indianapolis, today.