Bail Bonds Blog

At Sanctuary Bail Bonds, we work with families, spouses, parents, and even friends of defendants. Many of the defendants and their families have never been through the criminal justice system. They are confused and often overwhelmed by the process. There are some...

It can be difficult for defendants and their friends and family to understand how bail is determined by the court. While there is some discretionary leeway for the judge, there is a specific set of criteria that is used to set the amount of bail in any given case....

Collateral for a bond is just like collateral for any type of loan. It is a type of asset that has value. It is held by the bail bond company as a form of insurance. When the defendant appears for court and fulfills his or her promise to appear at all court events,...

There are different types of bail bonds possible. Two common options are a cash bond and a surety bond. While they are similar, there are a few critical differences to keep in mind. The Cash Bond A cash bond is exactly what it sounds like. It is a cash exchange...

A bail bond is a longstanding tool that is used to provide insurance to the court that a person who is arrested and charged for a crime can be released and show up for the court date. The bond is collateral that is set by the judge. When determining the amount of the...

Phoenix, Arizona: Sanctuary Bail Bonds is pleased to announce they take great pride in giving back to the local community. Over their 10 years in service, they have taken the steps to be a leader in their field, both in the integrity of their business and their...

One of the first things that happen when you’re arrested on charges of a crime is you will appear before a judge to determine the charges and set any bail if appropriate. Unfortunately for many people, the amount of bail set is too high to pay without causing undue...

Just because you are arrested for a crime doesn’t mean you need to sit in jail until your trial. It also doesn’t mean you have to come up with the full amount of the bail set by a judge. In many cases, you will qualify for a bail bond, which is typically around 10...

Once you’re arrested and charged with a crime, you aren’t necessarily stuck in jail until your trial. As long as you don’t pose a significant risk to society or you haven’t previously broken bail, chances are you will be able to post bail and keep up with your...

When you are arrested for a crime and first appear in front of a judge, you are likely to be assigned a bail amount that allows you to go back to your normal lifestyle while you await your hearing. The amount set varies depending on the judge, as well as the severity...

When you contract with a bail bond agency, you are guaranteeing you will show up to your court hearings so your case can be tried appropriately. While bail is a right for most individuals, except those who pose a potentially significant risk to society, most people...