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Posting a bail bond for a friend or loved one does not have to be a difficult process. Bonds are negotiated over the phone with agents. Agents will meet you at our office, the jail or wherever it is most convenient for you. Collateral is not always necessary. Up-front payment in full is not always required. Our service is confidential and professional. We are always available for your questions.
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We believe our experience and knowledge will make the difference. We strive to provide professional and personal services so that posting bail for your friend or loved one can be a fast and simple process.
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General Information
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Thank you for choosing Marci's Bail Bonds . We have over Twenty years of experience writing bail bonds and working with indemnitors (co-signers). Our staff communicates with you to assure that the bond process goes as smoothly as possible.
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Marci's Bail Bonds advises you, as a co-signer, to read all bail agreements carefully and ask questions when you need clarification. We are ready to explain any part of our contracts. The basic fees are posted in our offices. Please ask your agent for frank discussion of these fees.
Marci's Bail Bonds would like to reiterate the importance of your commitment as a co-signer. You take full financial responsibility for the bond and the premium payment. A bail bond guarantees appearance in court and is good for one year.
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Premiums are non-refundable and are fully earned by Marci's Bail Bonds upon posting the bond at the jail. If at any time during the active period of the bond the defendant has another case brought against him/her, a separate bond with the additional premium may be necessary.
In the case of forfeiture (failure of the defendant to appear in court), it is your responsibility as the co-signer to pay the full amount of bail and/or help locate the defendant for surrender. The Defendant must check in to our office within 48 hours of release .Failure to do so may be cause for surrender of the defendant and may prevent the bail agency from providing you with assistance in complying with court orders.
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The defendant is directed by the bail agreement to appear at every appearance required by the court. Failure to do so will result in the forfeiture of the bond. As a co-signer, you would be required to bring the defendant to our office immediately in order to reinstate the bond or surrender him/her back into custody. Failure to act immediately may incur expenses for which you are liable. In the event of forfeiture, you are liable for the full amount of the bail and any expenses incurred.
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The co-signer is no longer liable for the defendant's bond when he/she has completed all court appearances, the bond has been exonerated and all costs have been paid. Once the bond is exonerated, the bail office will promptly return any collateral pledged.
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Marci's Bail Bonds is aware of the stress involved with being a co-signer of a bail bond. Our agents will be happy to assist you in better understanding your responsibilities in this role.
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