3 Types of Bail Bonds
If you have been arrested you may need the services of a bail bonds company to assist you with paying your bail. Multiple types of bonds may apply to your situation. These are three types of bail bonds you may want to consider.
- Surety Bonds
Surety bonds are one of the most common types of Allegheny County bail bonds. A surety bond is a promise to assume responsibility for the failure, debt or default of another party. In the case of bail bonds, a surety bond is a guarantee by the bail bonds company to the court that the defendant will appear on their scheduled court date. If the defendant does not appear, the bail bonds person is liable for the entire amount of the defendant’s bail.
- Misdemeanor Bonds
Bail amounts for misdemeanor charges are usually lower than for more severe crimes, but many people still can not afford to pay the entire amount themselves. Misdemeanor bail bonds can help clients secure quick release from jail so that they can begin building a defense for their case, rather than having to wait until they are released or try to work on their case while confined in a jail cell.
- Felony Bail Bonds
Felony crimes are crimes that can result in a sentence of over one year. Because the bail amounts for felonies are usually substantial sums of money, many people accused of felonies can not afford to post cash bail and may have to remain in jail until their case is complete if they do not seek the services of a bail bonds company.
Whether you have been charged with a minor crime or are facing serious charges you may need the services of a bail bonds company. The amount of your bail and the crime you have been charged with may affect which of these types of bonds you may need.
