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BAIL BOND FAQ
A bail bond is a financial guarantee made by or on behalf of a criminal defendant that is used to guarantee their appearance in court through the end of their trial. Failure by the defendant to appear will result in a bail bond forfeiture.
A co-signer/guarantor is the person(s) willing to be responsible for the defendant while they are out on bail and who co-assumes financial responsibility, including guarantee of the full bail bond amount.
A bail bond is exonerated when the legal process/trial has finished. It does not matter whether the defendant is found guilty/innocent or if the case has been dismissed. At this point, the bail bond is discharged. However, any unpaid premium, fees or other amounts charged by the bail service provider are still owed.
A forfeiture occurs when a defendant fails to appear in court. If a defendant misses a court date, a bench warrant is issued for their arrest. It is possible in many cases that the bail bond may be “reinstated” by the defendant working with Moonlight to report back to the court, which allows the court to set a new trial date for the defendant.
A summary judgment is issued by the court if, following a bail bond forfeiture, the deadline for reinstating the bond or returning the defendant to custody has passed. Upon issuance of a summary judgment, the full bail amount must be paid.
Yes, you can bail yourself out of jail. A loved one can also facilitate the bail process on your behalf so you can be released from custody quickly and easily. The three-step process is the same regardless of whether you or your loved one contacts Moonlight Bail Bonds Texas for help. Here are the three steps in the bail process after arrest:
1. A bail amount is set by the court to ensure the defendant appears at the scheduled court date following release from jail.
2. Contact Moonlight Bail Bonds Texas for a free consultation and bail information.
3. We work with you, your loved one and the jail to secure release by issuing a bail bond in the amount set by the court.
Bail rates and fees differ. Call us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 512-668-9000 or complete our contact form for more information and immediate assistance.
The premium paid to Moonlight Bail Bonds Texas is a percentage of the bail amount set by the court, and is the fee charged for Moonlight Bail Bonds Texas’ services to help release the defendant from custody.
You may qualify for a discounted premium rate from Moonlight Bail Bonds Texas depending on union member status, whether you have a private defense attorney or whether you or any of your immediate family are an active member or veteran of the United States Military Armed Forces.
We also offer flexible payment plans. See more information here. You can also call us 24/7 at 512-668-9000 or complete our contact form for more information and immediate assistance.
Yes, you can afford to bail someone out of jail even if you don’t have money immediately on hand. By contacting Moonlight Bail Bonds Texas, you’ll get help from an agent who will guide you through the bail bond process and get your loved one released from custody quickly. A 10% premium is normally charged for a bail bondsman’s services. However, this varies from state to state.
Moonlight Bail Bonds Texas is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for those who need to request bail help at any time. We also provide payment plans. You can also call us at 512-668-9000 or complete our contact form for more information and immediate assistance.
You can bail someone out of jail on a weekend, depending on the jail facilities’ operating hours. This usually means going through a bail bond agent like Moonlight Bail Bonds Texas. We are open 24/7 for those who need to request bail help at any time.
You can also call us at 512-668-9000 or complete our contact form for more information and immediate assistance.
Bail costs for suspects driving under the influence (DUI) varies greatly depending on several factors including the state/location of the DUI, substances used, severity of the violation a suspended license, prior offenses within a certain period and more.
To determine bail amounts and get a defendant released from custody, contact Moonlight Bail Bonds Texas. We are open 24/7 for those who need to request bail help at any time. You can also call us at 512-668-9000 or complete our contact form for more information and immediate assistance.
Bail costs for suspects driving under the influence (DUI) varies greatly depending on several factors including the state/location of the DUI, substances used, severity of the violation a suspended license, prior offenses within a certain period and more.
To determine bail amounts and get a defendant released from custody, contact Moonlight Bail Bonds Texas. We are open 24/7 for those who need to request bail help at any time. You can also call us at 512-668-9000 or complete our contact form for more information and immediate assistance.
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