Lansing Bail Bonds

9 FAQ: Lansing Bail Bonds

Our Lansing, Michigan bail bonds clients have told us that they find our articles answering frequently asked questions (FAQ) helpful. To help you deal with a bail bond situation in Lansing, we’ll answer the 9 questions that our bail bonds company receives most.

1. How do I hire a Lansing bail bondsman?

Call us or stop by our office. We are available 24/7/365 to help you and your loved ones with all bond needs.

2. Why do I need a bondsman?

Bondsmen provide an important service that allows those arrested to post bond, when they don’t have sufficient money to do so.

Bondsman put up the full amount of dollars required to get you or your loved one released from jail. They fill out all the paperwork and let you know when you or your loved one must return to court.

3. How much does a bail bondsman cost?

The fee for bond services is typically 10% of the bail required by the court; immigration and federal bail matters require a fee of 15%. These fees are set by law; they are all the same no matter what bond service you use.

4. How do I pay a Lansing bail bondsman?

Bondsmen services can by paid in cash or with credit cards, money orders, or Western Union wire transfers.

5. What if my loved one doesn’t show up for his court date?

If your loved one doesn’t show up for his court date, you have no consequences; however, the bondman is out the full amount of the bond.

6. Do I get my 10% fee back if my loved one shows up for court?

No, the 10% bond fee is the fee for the bond and the services that the Lansing bail bondsman provides and the risk the service takes.

7. Do I need to live in Lansing, Michigan to hire a Lansing bail bondsman?

No, you can hire a Lansing bail bondsman from anywhere in the entire world. It doesn’t matter whether you’re in Lansing or not. Just call and we’ll get to work helping your loved one get out of jail.

8. Does hiring a bail bondsman get my loved one out of jail faster?

Hiring a bail bondsman may speed up the process by streamlining paperwork and having bail money immediately available; however, bondsman have no influence on the court or the jail. Getting bonded out usually takes two to six hours from the time we post bail.

9. How does my loved one know when he is supposed to go back to court?

Either the judge will explain when your loved one must appear in court or we will follow up and let you and your loved one know when he is required to appear.

Where to Get Help with Making Bail

In most cases, bail is set by the Michigan courts. Once bail has been set, we can help.

If you or a loved one has been arrested, call a Lansing bail bondsman so bail can be made and your family can be together. Your next step is to call.

Start the bail bond process

What our bail agents will need from you:

• Defendants Full Name
• Prior Arrest information
• Defendants Date of Birth
• Bond Amount

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630 North Cedar Street
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 676-2431

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