FAQ

It varies from parish to parish and county to county but in most cases a bond is set within 24 hours from the time of booking.

A valid driver’s license or ID and proof of residence for example a phone or electric bill.

The Louisiana Department of Insurance requires a 12% premium to be charged on all bonds. For example if the bond is $10,000 the 12% premium would be $1,200.

The bail bond extends throughout the accused trial until the defendant is sentenced and / or the case is over with.

It varies from parish to parish and county to county but in most cases 1-2 to hours after the bond has been posted.

We accept most all forms of payment. Cash, Credit/debit card, Venmo, Cash App, Zelle, and a company or certified check.

Yes. Preferably a close family member or friend. There are exceptions.

A court date will be issued at the time of bonding. Usually, the court date is approximately 40 days from the date of arrest.

The District Attorney will issue an attachment for the defendant’s arrest. DON’T MISS COURT!

Call us or have a family member get in touch with us so we can coordinate getting you back out of jail.

The smart thing to do is not hide from it because it will catch up to you. Turn yourself in to the proper jurisdiction. Call us beforehand so we can help coordinate getting a bond set so you can bond out of jail and get your life back!

The 12% premium paid on a bond through a bail agency is nonrefundable. That is just the cost of doing the bond. However, the accused / co-signer does have the option to not use a bail agency and pay the full amount (100% of the bond) to the jail directly. After the accused has been sentenced and the case is over the co-signer on the bond will be issued a check for the full amount of the bond back from the clerk of court.

The co-signer will be held responsible for the full amount of the bond unless the accused is re-arrested and brought back to jail where we can surrender the bond. In this case the co-signer is not responsible for the full amount of the bond. Just make sure the accused goes to court!

No. The accused is innocent until proven guilty. The court will decide whether or not the accused is found guilty or not.

Yes, but you do have two options. You can hire your own legal counsel at any time to help represent you throughout the court proceedings. However, if you choose not to hire your own attorney the court will appoint you a public defender at the time of your arraignment.