{"id":1983,"date":"2019-02-27T17:37:07","date_gmt":"2019-02-27T17:37:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.woodsbailbonds.com\/blog\/?p=1983"},"modified":"2019-02-27T17:37:07","modified_gmt":"2019-02-27T17:37:07","slug":"common-questions-about-bail-bonds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.woodsbailbonds.com\/blog\/common-questions-about-bail-bonds\/","title":{"rendered":"Common Questions About Bail Bonds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Going to jail is a stressful and confusing time; not just\nfor the person incarcerated, but for families and loved ones as well. The best\nway to relieve some of the anxiety of being arrested or surrendering to an\narrest warrant is to learn some relevant facts about bail bonds in your state.\nThis will give you some insight on what to expect and how to manage the\nprocess, from start to finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Continue reading to review some of the most common questions\nabout bail bonds and jail, including how to find a reputable bail bondsman in\nyour county of interest.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"548\" src=\"https:\/\/www.woodsbailbonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/24-Hour-Bail-Bonds-Indianapolis-e1551289003723-1024x548.jpg\" alt=\"24 Hour Bail Bonds 317-876-9600\" class=\"wp-image-1984\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.woodsbailbonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/24-Hour-Bail-Bonds-Indianapolis-e1551289003723-1024x548.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.woodsbailbonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/24-Hour-Bail-Bonds-Indianapolis-e1551289003723-300x161.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.woodsbailbonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/24-Hour-Bail-Bonds-Indianapolis-e1551289003723-768x411.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.woodsbailbonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/24-Hour-Bail-Bonds-Indianapolis-e1551289003723.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>24 Hour Bail Bonds 317-876-9600<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Long Does it Take to Set Bail After an Arrest?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following an arrest, state laws determine when a bail\nhearing must be scheduled. These time limits vary among states, but here in Indiana,\na person can be held for up to 15 days before any bond is set. Usually, bail is\nset within 24 to 48 hours. Keep in mind that weekends and holidays delay this\ntime, as they are not counted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a Bail Hearing?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After an individual is in detention, a bail hearing is\nscheduled to decide whether or not they are a flight risk, as well as, set the\nbail, or deny it altogether if they are considered a flight risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do I Need a Lawyer for Bail?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You do not require a lawyer to simply obtain a release from\njail. You want retain legal services once you know you or someone you love is\nfacing criminal charges. It is important to hire a criminal defense lawyer\nbefore an initial hearing. This gives an attorney time to study your case and\nprepare the best defense. A defendant can get out of jail by simply paying or\nposting their bond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I Just Stay in Jail?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Just because a judge approves and sets your bail doesn\u2019t mean you have to leave jail. If you prefer, you can await your schedule court hearing in detainment rather than posting your bail. Although some people forgo spending the money on a bail bond, either because they do not want to waste money or they simply cannot afford to temporarily put up the full bond amount in cash, it is strongly advised against, and for many reasons. See our blog, \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.woodsbailbonds.com\/blog\/5-reasons-why-you-should-not-stay-in-jail-while-awaiting-trial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"5 Reasons Why You Should Not Stay in Jail While Awaiting Trial (opens in a new tab)\">5 Reasons Why You Should Not Stay in Jail While Awaiting Trial<\/a>\u201d to learn them all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Much Does Bail Cost?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Bail bond companies charge a nonrefundable fee that is a set\npercentage of the total bond amount. For felony charges, bond amounts will be\nhigher, which means the cost of a bail bond will be too. The premium a bail\nbondsman is allowed to charge is controlled and regulated by the State\u2019s\nInsurance Department. Currently, this rates are set between 8 and 15 percent.\nThis means that the total allowable premium that bail bond companies are\nallowed to charge can be anywhere between these percentages. They get to choose\nhow much they charge within this range. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where Can I Get Fast and Affordable Bail?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"180\" src=\"https:\/\/www.woodsbailbonds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Indianapolis-Bail-Bonds-6-300x180.jpg\" alt=\"Indiana Bail Bonds\" class=\"wp-image-1740\"\/><figcaption>Indianapolis Bail Bonds 317-745-6500<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Call Woods Bail Bonds at 317-876-9600<\/strong> for prompt and professional <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"24 hour bail bond services in Indiana (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.woodsbailbonds.com\" target=\"_blank\">24 hour bail bond services in Indiana<\/a>. We provide 24 hour bail bonds in over 30 Indiana counties. We serve the Northern, Central, and Southern Indiana areas with safe and secure bail bonds you can afford. Right now, we are offering <font color=\"darkred\"><strong>8% bail bonds!<\/strong><\/font> Request a free estimate or information, anytime.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Going to jail is a stressful and confusing time; not just for the person incarcerated, but for families and loved ones as well. 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