What happens immediately after an arrest? What is bail? What is a bail bond? What are the costs associated with a bail bond? What is the role of Indemnitor or Cosigner on a bail bond? How long does it take to execute a bail bond? What is Collateral? Will I need Collateral to post a bail bond? Does a bail bond agreement have other stipulations? Do bondsmen have the power to arrest? Are there alternatives to hiring a bondsman in North Carolina to secure the release of a friend or loved one? Which governmental agency regulates bail bondsman in North Carolina? Is there a way to verify the license status of the prospective bondsman I plan to use? Are bail bondsmen and bounty hunters the same thing? What is the difference between jail and prison in North Carolina? Arraignment or 1st Appearance Arrestee Booking Conditions of Release Custody Release Domestic Violence Hold or D.V. Hold Electronic Monitoring Indemnitor Magistrate Secured Bond Unsecured Bond Written Promise To Appear
The arrestee is fingerprinted, photographed and relieved of their personal belongings (a process known as “booking”). Following booking, they are taken to criminal magistrate who determines the bail and/or other Conditions of Release before being placed in a holding cell. Depending on the offense, an arrestee may be subject to a chemical analysis or a “hold period”, as is the case with D.U.I./D.W.I. and Domestic Violence offenses respectively . In most cases bail is set within a few hours of arrest.
Bail is a monetary “Condition of Release” imposed by a judicial official that must be met before the release from custody of a person accused of a crime.
A bail bond is contractual arrangement where in exchange for a fee, a bondsman pledges the entire amount required for bail to secure the release of the person in custody.
In the State of North Carolina, the regulatory bond fee limit set by the North Carolina Department of Insurance is 15%. The Bond Fee is the charge for services and IS NOT refundable. For example, the maximum fee charged for a $1000.00 bond would be $150.00. Case Closed Bail Bonds offers the most competitive rates and flexible payment arrangements in Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill. Exact figures and terms are determined on a case by case basis. Call Now to speak directly to an agent!
It’s a standard industry practice for bail agencies to require an indemnitor or co-signer for every bond. This person is usually a friend or family member of the defendant and shares contractual risk with the bondsman for the appearance of the principal in court. At Case Closed Bail Bonds the Indemnitor must be a responsible adult at least 25 years of age.
Case Closed Bail Bonds of Raleigh proudly boast quickest response time and service in the Research Triangle. While the administrative paperwork may only take us 20 minutes, release times vary and revolve around other factors such as detention staff workload, shift changes and mealtimes. Release usually takes between 30 minutes to a couple of hours. Notifying us at the time of the arrest and completing our Forms beforehand can drastically cut down on the wait.
Collateral related to a bail bond is the pledge of specific money or property to secure the fulfillment financial obligation in addition to the 15%. Collateral is separate from, and in excess of the 15% bond fee but IS returned or discharged upon fulfillment of the obligation. The most common form of collateral used is a signed Indemnity Agreement. In certain situations collateral may be a vehicle or real property. The important distinction to make is that Collateral is returned after the case, the Bond Fee is not. At Case Closed, bail bonds are quick and simple. In most cases, the only collateral needed is a signed piece of paper!
Yes. Principals must comply with court orders, not leave the state without permission, notify surety any address change, attend all scheduled court appearances, pay bond premiums and disclose all felony convictions and other material information completely and accurately.
Yes, with limitations. Bondsmen may only re-arrest their principal, a process known as a “bond revocation”. The most common reason for a bond revocation is the defendant’s failure to appear in court.
Yes. You have the option to pay the entire bail amount directly to the magistrate’s office in cash. Upon disposition, the funds are returned to you, regardless of the outcome of the case. If court obligations are not met, the entire amount is forfeited, which means you do not get it back.
The North Carolina Department of Insurance
Yes. Visit the North Carolina Department of Insurance’s Licensee Look Up page where you can search by name or license number.
No. In some states “bounty hunter” is the term given to contracted individuals and firms that act as recovery agents for bail agencies by apprehending absconders for a fee. Bounty Hunting is illegal in North Carolina.
Jails are short term detention centers which primarily house pre-trial detainees and persons convicted of minor offenses serving less than a year under the custody of a local sherriff. Prisons are run by the NC Department of Corrections and house longer term, post-conviction detainees serving sentences of a year or more. Bail bonds are used to secure the release of individuals from local county jails, and not useful in the prison setting.