Articles about bail bonds and the criminal justice system
What is an Indemnitor and What Are My Responsibilities? When you co-sign a bail bond for defendant, you are the “indemnitor” and as such, become legally and financially responsible for making sure the defendant is present at all court appearances and fulfills all of their court mandated obligations. Further, you are agreeing to accept full…
How to avoid bail bond phone scams. Updated: International Fraud Awareness Week is November 13-17, 2017. Join the global effort to minimize the impact of fraud by promoting anti-fraud awareness and education.
The common thinking when families hear that a loved one was arrested is to wait for advisory or first appearance. After all, if they had a large bond it could be decreased and with good luck they might just be released on their own recognizance.
