Bail Bonds Blog

The Advantage Of Using A Bail Bond Company

Bail bonds are used as a way to hold people charged with a crime accountable to return to court. Bail allows those individuals to avoid spending time in jail until their hearing date. Not all types of criminal charges allow the individual the option to post bail and...

Steps To Bail Someone Out Of Jail

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...

How Is Bail Determined?

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....

What Is Collateral?

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,...

The Basics Of A Cash Bond Or Surety Bond

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...

How Do You Get Out Of A Bail Bond Contract?

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...

Sanctuary Bail Bonds Gives Back to the Community

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...

What Do Bail Bond Companies Do?

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...