secured vs unsecured bond

When it comes to bail bonds, it all boils down to two types: secured and unsecured bail bonds. While both can help to get a suspect out of jail to await trial, one may be better than the other for your situation. However, a suspect is not the one who gets to choose whether they are granted a secured or unsecured bail bond - a judge is.

A secured bail bond is when an individual or their family/friends put up something for collateral, like more money or their house. This means that if a suspect does not show up to their court date, the collateral is forfeited to the bail bonds company that was working for them. The money the bail bonds agency previously gave to the courts to get the defendant out of jail is still kept by the court.

An unsecured bail bond is when there is no collateral put up. This occurs when a judge has reason to believe that the defendant will likely show up to trial. When a suspect is granted this type of bail, he/she must sign a document which states that they will pay if they do not come to court. In addition, by failing to show up on their court date, they will also be charged with a failure to appear charge. This charge, however, will be given if the suspect does not show up for their court date, no matter what type of bond they have.

COMPARED BOTH TYPES OF BONDS

When it comes down to it, the truth is that not many individuals will be spared with an unsecured bail bond. It is too much of a risk that the defendant will not show up in court. However, if an individual has only committed a minor crime, then he/she may be granted this. In addition, when a judge is deciding which type of bond a defendant deserves, they will consider the following:

SECURE 911 BAIL BONDING'S HELP

At 911 Bail Bonding, we help clients who need both secured and unsecured bail bonds. If you have a loved one who is currently in jail awaiting to get out on bail, don't wait. To learn more about our bail bond services, give us a call at (800) 922-4573 today.