Understanding Riverside County Bail Bonds

Defendants that find themselves accused of a crime have the option of securing Riverside County Bail Bonds to help them to be released. Once the defendant has been through his arraignment to determine what this bail has been set at, a bail bond agent can be called on to secure the payment of bail so that the individual can be released. Yet, it is essential that the defendant release what a bail bond is and how the process works. Making a mistake can get them right back into jail. In Riverside County, bail bonds are sold only through a bail bond agent.

In any of the Riverside County jails, including Blythe Jail, Indio Jail, Robert Presley Detention Center, Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility, or the Southwest Detention Center, individuals can easily contact a bail bond agent and secure a bail bond for their release. This must happen only after a judge has said that the individual can be freed on bail and set an amount to do so.

Once a bail bond is in place, there are some important facts to understand. The bond is a security that holds the individual that paid for it responsible for the defendant. That is, the bond agent must make sure that the defendant makes all necessary court appearance and otherwise stays in compliance with their bail agreement. If the bail agreement is broken, for example the defendant skips bail and misses an appearance; the funds that secure the bond are confiscated. This is a serious situation for both the bail bond agent and the defendant. In most cases, the agent will track down the individual and bring them back to their holding unit. The defendant will also face even worse charges now.

Once a trial ends in either conviction or in exoneration, the bail bond that is held is released. That is, it is no longer valid and the funds are no longer being used to secure anything. For those that have a lien on their home as a result of a bail bond, it is very important to call the bond agent after the trial is over to insure that it has been released and that funds are no longer being held against the home.