Are San Fernando Valley Bail And San Fernando Bail Bonds The Same Thing?

Many people believe they can use the terms "bail bonds" and "bail" interchangeably. The assumption is not exactly correct.

When a person is arrested and detained in a San Fernando Valley jail and it is deemed they are eligible for a pre-trial release, they will have the option of paying to be released jail. The crime they've been charged with will be cross referenced with the county's bail schedule and the defendant can either post the full amount with the court in cash or pay a fee to a San Fernando Valley bail bondsman equal to 10% of the total bail amount.

At that point, the bondsman would help them post a bail bond. A bail bond is a paper document posted with the jail guaranteeing the defendant will appear for all future court proceedings. If they do not, the bondsman will be responsible for paying the full bail amount to the court.

If you have questions about how San Fernando Valley bail bonds work, call Adelante Bail Bonds now at 818-459-4646. We are here to help 24-hours a day, 365 days a year.