If you, and friend, or loved one are arrested in Nevada for battery domestic violence, it's easy to get confused while in custody.  Many folks think that they'll just have to wait 12 hours and then get cut loose from jail after they "cool off."  That is only true if you post bail.  The officers will in fact say you'll be detained for 12 hours because that's the MANDATORY hold period when arrested for this offense.  If you don't bail out or call a bail bondsman to bail you out, you could be stuck in jail for several days (and maybe lose your job!...Ouch).  Don't let this happen to you!
 
 

Do I get my collateral/security back?  Yes...Assuming the defendant attends all applicable court dates, and follows all court instructions, you are entitled to your collateral once the bail agency's liability is exonerated (excused) by the court.  The refund or return of this collateral can generally take up to 21 days after the bail bond is "exonerated."

 
 

Many don't realize it but anytime the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is called out on a "domestic violence" call, one party at the minimum is taken to jail.  In jail they'll be spending a minimum of 12 hours "cooling off" before they can be granted bail.  Nevada is very sensitive to this law that someone has to be locked up when Metro is called.  If a person has no prior conviction of domestic violence, the bail amount will be around $3,000.  The cost to get them out would be $450 (15% NV mandated premium fee) + $40 to the jail as a filing fee. 

As a result of this strict law, many folks who are far from hardened criminals/abusers find themselves in this situation.  It is a charge you don't want to have, but when you're locked up for battery domestic violence in Las Vegas, give us a call, and we'll get you out fast!



 
Ticket Amnesty? 06/02/2009
 

Occaisionally, the various courts out in the Las Vegas area will be offering ticket amnesty periods where you can go in person to take care of tickets (or pay by phone) and you don't have to worry about being arrested if you're in bench warrant status.  Contact us for updates on these excellent programs.

 
 

Sure...Many times a bail agency can post new bonds on your behalf for many types of warrants.  This is especially helpful if you cannot fully afford to pay the entire warrant, but can afford the bail agency's 15% premium.  This will help to ensure that if you get pulled over for a simple violation, you will avoid arrest.

 
 

When you sign the bail agency's paperwork to bail someone out, you are in essence vouching that the defendant will comply with the court fully.  Should the defendant miss a court date, flee, or behave in such a way that the bail agency must work to apprehend him/her, you will be responsible for all related costs the agency incurs.  This includes but is not limited to paying bail enforecment agent ("bounty hunter") costs, investigation fees, and related expenses.  You run the risk of forfeiting your collateral and being billed for the added fees.  HOWEVER, as long as the defendant follows-through with all court dates and instructions, you will have nothing more to fear! 

 
 

Often times folks have a hard time identifying a person who works in the bail bonds industry.  Some think that I'm a Las Vegas Bailbondsman, but the proper spelling is Las Vegas Bail Bondsman (2 separate words)....Some folks also think a bail bondsman is synonymous with a bounty hunter or bail enforcement agent but that's not always the case.  Many times the two professions are completely separate, but sometimes 1 person can act in both capacities.  We understand that most folks don't go through this experience but once or twice in a lifetime, and that's why we have friendly bail agents in Las Vegas standing by to answer any and all questions with no obligation.

 
 

Yes...Assuming the defendant attends all applicable court dates, and follows all court instructions, you are entitled to your collateral once the bail agency's liability is exonerated (excused) by the court.  The refund or return of this collateral can generally take 21 days or longer after the bail bond is "exonerated."

 
 

No, the 15% premium is the bail agency's fee for service.  Remember.... The bail bonds company is putting up the full bail amount to get your friend/loved one released.  That is a hefty risk as they are "on the hook" for that full amount should the defendant flee, skip court, or fail to comply with the courts.

 
 

That premium is the payment for the bail bonds agency's services in posting the bail.  Also, by hiring a bail bonds agent, you avoid paying the full bail amount upfront to the detention center.  For example, if the judge sets a defendant's bail at $10,000, the jail will require you to pay the full $10,000 for release of the prisoner.  If you hire a bail bonds company, you would pay them $1500 and leave them collateral (can be cash, credit card payment, property, or anything of solid material value) in good faith to help ensure the defendant's compliance with the court.  On approved credit, most of our customers don't need to leave collateral at all! 

 
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