Why Do People Have to Post Bail in Delaware?

 
Bail and bail bonds aren’t well understood in our culture. This is likely because: a) No one wants to talk about their jail experience, and b) the media and Hollywood portrays bail agents and the court system in a very jaded light. As Delaware bail agents who are dedicated to helping people during a difficult time, our goal is to help our clients understand just how bail works, and how bail agents can be extremely helpful during a confusing time. In today’s blog post, we’re going to discuss the question, “why do people have to post bail?”

You Don’t Have to Post Bail

To answer your question: You don’t actually have to post bail. Just because a judge has set a bail amount for someone who has been arrested doesn’t mean they have to avail themselves of that right. If a person decides to not post bail, they will stay in jail as their trial progresses. Obviously, this will be a great inconvenience: If they have a job, they will likely not be able to keep it due to missing work. If a person decides to stay in jail, it will be difficult for them to see friends and family, pay bills, and participate in life. While there are some cases where posting bail doesn’t make sense (if you are concerned the defendant is a flight risk, and keeping them in jail is the only way to ensure they’ll face trial), but in most cases, it is important to bail someone you care about out of jail so they can be home as they await their trial.

Options for Posting Bail

If someone you care about has bene arrested, there are a few ways to go about bailing them out of jail. You can post bail on your own – this has its benefits (you’ll get the money back at the end of the trial if the defendant shows up for all court dates), but it can be difficult to come up with that amount of money all at once, in cash (bail can often be up into the thousands of dollars). Another option is to work with a bail agent who will post a bail bond for a small fee (usually only 10-20% of the full bail amount). There are benefits to this, such as not having to go through the process on your own (the agent will go to the jail for you), paying much less money (many agencies also provide payment plans and options), and working with a professional who has years of experience in the industry.

Call 1^st Choice Bail Bonds for the Best Customer Service

Here at 1^st Choice Bail Bonds, we are committed to helping people during a highly emotional time: It’s difficult to think clearly when someone you love is in jail. Call us – we have years of experience, and will put it to work for you so your loved one is released and back home quickly!