Planning for a Bright, Financial Future

Using bail bond services is convenient for someone looking to bail out their loved one from jail but does not have the money needed to do it. If you are going to use bail bond services, be sure that you avoid these four common mistakes to ensure that you use bail bond services right:

1. Putting the Wrong Address of the Defendant: When you fill out the paperwork to bail out your loved one with the bail bond services, you need to be sure that you put their correct address. If not, then it makes it appear as if the defendant is lying, which makes the bail bondsman not want to work with them since it puts the bond company in jeopardy. If the defendant is lying about their address, then surely they will not show up to their hearing. 
2. Loved One Decides to Travel: When you bail your loved one out of jail, be sure that you do not allow them to travel unless the bail bondsman has been notified first. If your loved one travels, it puts them in trouble with the bail bond services. This is because it is vital that your loved one show up to their court dates, and if they are traveling, it makes it appear as if they are not going to. 
3. Loved One Gets Arrested Again: If your loved one is arrested again while out on bail, it presents a number of problems. Most likely, your loved one will wind up back in jail and bailing them out would not have been worth it. If you have any influence whatsoever, it's best to ensure that your loved one is not making mistakes that can get them rearrested. If you feel that this is something that may happen, then you probably should not bail them out. 
4. Not Taking Your Name Off the Bond: Once you bail your loved one out of jail, if you feel that they are putting themselves in jeopardy, then do not hesitate to take your name off the bond and not pay it any further. This way, your loved one is taken back into custody, you are not putting yourself at a financial risk any further. Your loved one should know that this is something you will consider so that they continue to be careful while out on bond. 

When you avoid these common mistakes and help your loved one stay on the right path, you can be sure that bonding them out will not end up being a mistake that you have made. Contact a company like Pat's Bonding to learn more.