Frequently Asked Questions

 A: The process of bail is regulated by the State of California . A Judge within the county of arrest sets the bail amount. Once bail is set, a Big-Boss Bail Bonds Agent charges 10%. (The State of California regulates this fee. All Bail Bonds companies charge the same rate.) With payment and a cosigner that meets our qualifications, the bond is then posted, and the defendant is released. 

A: There are three things that a cosigner needs to bail someone out of jail:

1. Valid ID
2. Pay Check Stub
3. Utility Bill

A cosigner must also be a U.S. citizen and must be 18 or older.

 A: It will take about 20 minutes. 

 A: It depends on the jail and the county the defendant was arrested in. Most facilities take 30 minutes to four hours 

A: A cosigner, someone willing to sign for the defendant, is responsible for the following three things:

1. To make sure the defendant makes all appearances to court
2. To make sure the defendant notifies Bad Boys Bail Bonds with next court appearances
3. To make sure the premium is paid (if applicable)

A: The responsibilities of a defendant are the following:

1. Upon being released, the defendant will need to immediately report to the local office and complete the necessary paperwork. After completion, the defendant will receive upcoming court date information.
2. The defendant must report all new court dates to their local Big Boss Bail Bond's office by either coming in personally or notifying by phone. 
3. The defendant must show up to all court dates

 A: YES! Warrants are issued to a person when a judge wants to see them in court. Bail can be posted through Big-Boss. Most warrants can be processed at a police or sheriff’s department with a Big-Boss agent without being brought into custody. 

A: There are several benefits to consider:

1. Defendants can go back to work, school, home, family, and continue with usual daily life.
2. Permits the unhampered preparation of a defense.
3. Serves to prevent the infliction of punishment prior to conviction.