Three Steps to Get Out of Jail

The minute you are arrested your thoughts will probably turn to one question: how can I get out of jail? As a part of your Miranda rights you will be told what you are being arrested for. Or, if you are turning yourself in for an issued warrant, you understand authorities were seeking your incarceration. Whether you are accused of committing a misdemeanor or felony, there are bail bonds available to individuals who meet specific criteria for bonded release until your day in court.

At some point you will have an arraignment to decide whether you can post bail or present collateral to cover the process. For now, the aim is to get out of jail so that you can assist your lawyer with the proof of your innocence, or take that time to spend with family while allowing your lawyer to plan their counter argument to the prosecutor's and explore all evidence in defense of your character.

First and foremost is your arraignment process. It is the next step after arrest and processing. At this time the judge will read the charges, whether you are required to stay away from a particular person or place during a specified time, and anything else the court needs to know about your case. At the end of the arraignment, bail is established based on the type of charges brought against you. It can be raised or lowered therein. However, if your request to be released on your own recognizance is denied there are several ways for you to pay your bail and be released as soon as possible.

Second, you will very quickly learn about all of the many ways you can get out of jail and that they all cost money. You will also learn the many avenues to acquisition of the finances, which includes your minimal, majority, or complete collateral. This is why there are such methods as cash, personal, lawyer assisted or surety bail bonds options available. If you can afford it, you can pay the entire amount on your own. However, many individuals depend upon the process of locating and entering into an agreement with a bail bondsman that is willing to offer surety for your release. You will have to pay a 10% of bail fee to the bondsman as well as put up one or more items of value (car, trailer, jewelry) as collateral for the remainder.

Lastly, you will finally be able to get out of jail once the bail has been relinquished to the courts. The caveat is that you have to meet all of your court dates in order to receive any of your collateral or cash back less the 10% fee to the bail bondsman. Once you get out it is the beginning of your court processes. This is an opportunity to help your defense so that you can stay out of jail.