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- How does a bail bond work?
- Do you have any advice for selecting an attorney?
- What is "collateral"?
- What is a "co-signer"?
- Who can be a co-signer? What does it mean when I co-sign?
- Do you have bounty hunters?
- How do I pay for a bond?
- Can a bond be used for fines or court costs?
- How can I clear a bench warrant?
- How can I get off an alcohol sensor?
- Can I set up a bond before I am charged?
- Where do I go if I have a concern about a bonding agency?
How does a bail bond work?
A bail bond is posted to secure the release of defendant who has
been charged with a crime. A bond is posted in the name of the defendant and
remains active with the court until the defendant is sentenced
or until the charges are dismissed. At the point the court discharges the bond
the defendant is no longer on the bond.
Do you have any
advice for selecting an attorney?
Goldberg Bonding works closely with attorneys throughout the state. While
we cannot recommend an attorney, we can help you find those who
specialize in specific areas of the law.
What is
"collateral"?
Collateral is security for bonds.
On bonds of a significant amount, it may be necessary to provide some
type of collateral in order to secure the bond. Examples of collateral
include equity in a house, cabin, piece of
land, or cash, stocks, bonds, etc. We hold the collateral until the
defendant is done with all of their court cases. Then, it is returned.
What is a
"co-signer"?
A co-signer is someone who is willing to accept the financial responsibility
of the bond. A co-signer signs an agreement with Goldberg Bonding that the
defendant will make any and all of the court appearances on the charge on
which they have been arrested. If the defendant does not appear for court,
the co-signer pays the amount of the bond.
Who can be a
co-signer? What does it mean when I co-sign?
As a co-signer on a bond, you will be required to provide specific information
about yourself that will be used to determine if your eligible to sign for
the defendant. You will be asked to provide personal information, for
example: name, address, telephone numbers, date of birth, employment
(recent paycheck stub), some
financial information regarding where you bank and credit information. All
of the information will then be considered to determine whether you are qualified
to co-sign.
Do you have bounty
hunters?
Goldberg Bonding does have investigators.
How do I pay for a bond?
The cost of a bond is called "the premium". The premium is a
percentage of the bond that can be paid in cash, or by check, or a major
credit card (Master Card, Visa, Discover or American Express). If necessary,
payment by phone
may be considered.
Can a bond be used for
fines or court
costs?
A bail bond only guarantees that the defendant makes all court
appearances. Fines, restitutions, court costs, etc. are the responsibility
of the defendant and our bond cannot be taken to satisfy these costs.
The co-signer is not responsible for these costs.
How can I clear a
bench warrant?
If you know that you have a warrant, you can come to our office with a
qualified co-signer and sign a bond. We then go to the warrant office with
you to get a new court date.
You need to bring a picture identification (driver's license, state ID, or passport)
with you.
How can I get off an alcohol sensor?
Defendants who are charged with driving under the influence are often given the option of being placed on an alcohol-monitoring device, in lieu of posting bail, to secure their release from custody. Sometimes, the court orders the monitoring device without input from the defendant.
The law is clear that if a defendant wishes to discontinue the monitoring device, Goldberg Bonding can work with the defendant to post a bond.
There may be several reasons why a defendant would want to or need to discontinue the monitoring device. A defendant may find that the cost of the program is prohibitive. The initial rental cost of the monitoring device varies by county from $140 to $214. In addition, there is a daily fee of $10 to $15 (varies by county), for the 4 to 6 months it takes to complete the court case. This could cost the defendant $1300 to $2900. Another reason that a defendant may need to post bond is that a defendant may find that the concentrated monitoring schedule conflicts with their employment. Finally, some defendants feel that the monitoring device is unjust, because it equates to serving a sentence before a conviction of the charge.
Can I set up a bond
before I am charged?
Yes. Many times people know in advance that they may have charges
pending. We work closely with attorneys and can set up a bond in advance
if you should need it. There is no cost for this if you are not charged
or if no bail is required. This pre-arranged bond helps the stress of
being charged, knowing that you can be released after booking.
At Goldberg Bonding, we care about the bail bond industry and how we are perceived. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us by E-Mail or on our toll free number,
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