Everyone makes bad decisions, and sometimes those bad decisions land them in jail. Posting bail and getting out of jail becomes #1 on their list of priorities. When they walk out of the jail, they should thank the English for their right to post bail.
In medieval England, local sheriffs, acting as the King’s deputies, had the right to decide if an accused person got bail and how much the bail would be. The process was so abused that finally, after several hundred years of protesting the absolute right of the King, the English Bill of Rights was passed in 1689. Among other rights, this very important document stated that “excessive bail ought not to be required.” The Eight Amendment to the U.S. Constitution adopted this principle, which has been further clarified by the Supreme Court.
A bail bondsman posts a bond, in an amount set by the court, guaranteeing to the court that the defendant will appear for hearings and trial. If the defendant does not appear, the bail bondsman must pay the amount of the bail. The bondsman receives a fee from the defendant for the service and makes a financial arrangement with the defendant to cover the full amount of the bond if he does not appear in court when scheduled. Getting bail could be thought of as getting a loan; the amount of the fee is regulated and is never refundable.
Bail bondsmen typically require a great deal of personal information from their clients, such as friends and families names and addresses, work information and any other details that could be used by the bondsman if needed later. The defendant or family member should be sure that they receive copies of all documents and understand them. A professional bail bondsman will be available to assist until the defendant’s legal case is settled.
If someone is in trouble and needs a Bail Bond in Midwest City, Oklahoma, they can be sure that Ken Boyer Bail Bonds will be there for them. They have someone in the office 24 hours a day, every day of the year, including holidays. The business was founded over 35 years ago and is located only 3 blocks from the jail. Of course, someone will be available to come help at any jail in the area. They understand what is important to their clients and work to get a quick release.
