Local Bail Bonds

Middletown CT

12 September, 2020

8:45 AM

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 What Is Bail Reform and How Does It Impact Those Seeking Bail in Connecticut Bail bonds have become a great way for defendants, friends, and families to get their loved ones out of jail as fast as possible. In most cases, people who are unable to raise the amount that has been set as a bail condition choose to post a bail bond from qualified providers, allowing them to pay a lot less to secure the release of their loved ones. All of these will be changing in Connecticut as there is a new bail reform that is in action. The team at Liza Davis Bail Bonds works hard to keep local residents abreast of changes to the bail bonds industry so that when you need us most, you know exactly how we can help you. Here is what you need to know about recent changes to bail reform in Connecticut.  What Is The New Connecticut Bail Bond Reform?Bail Bonds are aimed at getting you and/or loved ones out of jail while also avoiding paying the full amount set as bail conditions. However, the new bail bond reform allows members of the community to post their bonds that are set at $20,000 or below themselves with the state of Connecticut with an optional ten percent cash only. The new reform empowers the masses in that they now have the choice of acting in the capacity of their own bail bondsman with the state. With the ten percent cash only option, friends and family of the defendant can choose to pay the fractional amount of the bail bond to secure the release of their loved ones without involving a bail bondsman. This, in essence, means that a $15,000 bond will warrant the defendant to pay the sum of $1,500 to the state through the agency that initiated the arrest. Should You Act As Your Own Bondsman?Connecticut residents who choose to take on the new “ten percent cash only” option payable to the state will be able to stand as their own bail bondsman. While this appears to be a step forward, it puts the responsibility of making sure that the defendant, whose bail has been secured, appears in court at the appointed date and time. The payer of the bond, if unable to make the defendant appear in court on the appointed date, will be liable to pay the full amount of the bail bond to the state. The payer may also be faced with additional problems, especially when the defendant skips town. Usually, bail bondsmen work hand in hand with bounty hunters to capture fleeing defendants but in this case, the co-signer may have to incur extra charges to hire a bounty hunter to get the job done. What To Expect From Your Bail BondsmanThose who choose to secure their bail using a bail bondsman will have access to a wide array of advantages, chief of which is that they won’t have to deal directly with the stress of a non-appearing or fleeing defendant. With bail bondsmen being familiar with the bail process, court process, as well as required procedures, customers stand a chance to learn more information on how best to navigate the aftermath of securing the release of their loved ones. Added to that, your bail bondsmen are familiar with legal processes and can recommend agencies or law firms that are experienced and have a proven track record of success handling cases relating to that which the defendant was arrested for. Is It Compulsory To Pay The Ten Percent To The Court?No. It is not compulsory to pay the ten percent to the court. You can choose to use a bail bondsman in your local area who will inadvertently save you from the stress of processing the bail bonds while also guiding you through the steps to take after your loved one has been released from jail. How Do I Pay The Ten Percent?If you choose to pay the 10 percent to the state, you will be required to calculate the 10 percent of the bail amount and pay it in cash to the agency that arrested your loved one. You may also pay the said amount to the court in charge of your loved one’s prosecution. In any of the cases, the amount paid ends up with the court. Is Ten Percent The Cheapest Bail Bond Option For Me?By paying the ten percent cash only option to the state, you are choosing to forego the benefits associated with working with a bail bondsman. This means that you are, instead, assuming certain responsibilities which may, in the end, cost you more money. And in some cases, 10% may not be the lowest amount you can attain. For example, bondsmen at Liza Davis Bail Bonds offer bail bonds financing and no money down bonds for those who qualify. It’s not an easy choice to make, but it’s also one that you don’t need to make alone. Get in touch with a local bail bondsman today to learn more about your rights and the type of bail bond payments that might be best for your situation. visit us on the web at lizadavisbailbonds.com or call 860.818.7078