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Make Your Life Easier By Using These Three Bail Bond Services

17 July 2018

Stanley Simmons

Although it's much easier to pay bail ordered by the court using a bail bond company like HB Bail Bonds, actually going through the process of bailing a defendant out of lockup can be a chore. To minimize the amount of time and effort you need to invest in getting your loved one released, look for a company that offers one or more of these services.

House Calls

Bail bond agents can provide a lot of information over the phone, but in most cases, you still have to visit the office to sign the paperwork and pay the required fee. This can be challenging if you work long hours, are disabled, or don't have reliable transportation.

Depending on where you live, though, some bail bond companies will send a representative to your home (or other preferred location) where you can work out the details and sign the contract in a place that's convenient and comfortable for you.

In addition to saving you time, this option can also preserve your privacy, since there's less chance you'll run into someone you know. Just be sure the bondsman arrives at the appointment in an unmarked vehicle; otherwise, the marketing signs on their cars or vans will broadcast to your neighbors exactly what's going on.

Phone or Internet Payments

Not all bail bond company can afford to send agents to people's homes, but many offer the next best thing: the ability to conduct business over the phone or online. Instead of having you complete the paperwork in person, the company will either fax the papers to you or send them by email. You would then only need to fill out the required information and send the forms back. Afterwards, you could pay the fee using your credit card over the phone or through the company's website.

This is an excellent alternative for people who can't get the company's office for some reason, but particularly for those who don't live in the same state where the defendant was arrested or are trying to get someone out of jail outside of office hours. The only requirement to make this option work for you is that you have the appropriate equipment (e.g. fax machine, multifunction printer) to manage the paperwork.

Financing Options

A third helpful feature you may want to look for in a bail bond company is one who will let you split up the fee into multiple payments. This is ideal for those who can't come up with the entire amount at once. The company will typically look at your income and work out a payment plan that fits your budget so you can still get your loved one out of jail without breaking your bank account.

Be aware, though, that companies who offer this type of financing do charge interest. So make sure you're fully aware of and plan for the full amount you'll actually be paying.

For learn about other services bail bond companies offer, contact a local bondsman.

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