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Can I post bail right away?

Posted on January 30, 2023 at 12:05 AM

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The availability of bail and the ability to post it right away depends on several factors such as the severity of the charge, the defendant's flight risk, and the bail schedule set by the court. In some cases, bail may be available immediately, while in others it may take several hours or even days to be set by a judge. If the defendant is considered a flight risk or poses a danger to the community, bail may be denied. It's best to consult with a bail bondsman or a criminal defense attorney to determine the specific circumstances of your case.

In California, a defendant must see a judge within 48 hours of being arrested, excluding weekends and holidays. This initial appearance is known as an "arraignment" and is when the defendant is informed of the charges against them and has the opportunity to enter a plea of guilty or not guilty. The arraignment is also when bail is typically set, although in some cases it may be set earlier or later depending on the circumstances of the case.

The Ventura County Superior Court is located in the county seat of Ventura, California. The address is:

Ventura County Superior Court

800 S. Victoria Ave.

Ventura, CA 93009

There are several other court locations throughout Ventura County, including in the cities of Simi Valley, Oxnard, and Thousand Oaks. It's best to check the Ventura County Superior Court website or contact the court directly to confirm the location of your court appearance.

How Long it takes to bail out of Oxnard Police Jail

Posted on January 30, 2023 at 12:05 AM

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The time it takes to bail out of the Oxnard Police Department can vary and is dependent on several factors such as the severity of the charge, the processing time for paperwork, and the availability of a bail bondsman. It can take anywhere from a few hours to several days to be released on bail from the Oxnard Police Department.

San Luis Obispo Bail Bonds

Posted on November 10, 2020 at 11:20 PM

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San Luis Obispo county has several locations to post bail, including there main jail in the city of San Luis Obispo. Keep in mind that when someone is arrested, they can be held at the local city jail for hours before being transported to the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff Main Jail.

When someone is arrested, here are some things to help us help you get a bail bond posted quick.

1. What police department arrested your family or friend?

2. What is the full name and date of birth of them?

3. About what time did they get arrested?

This 3 things are important in expediting the search of information for your family or friend. It is crucial that when you call us, to share this information so we may monitor your family or friend booking process and keep you posted.

Things to know before calling our bail bonds office

Posted on March 17, 2020 at 6:43 AM

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Things you should know before contacting our office to speak with our family bail agents.

There is certain information that a bail bond company will need in order to assist, but not all is required:

Which city or county jail is the person in? (Make sure that you ask the person that is calling you from jail where they are at or being taken including the city).
What is the full name, date of birth and other names used? We will need this information in order to contact the jail the are at in order to verify bail amount and charges. It is not necessary to have a booking number because when we contact the jail we will get that.
Do you know how much is the bail and or what they got arrested for? As a licensed bail agent will get this information when we contact the jail if you do not have it handy at the time. After finding out from the jail what the bail and charges are, we will be able to explain your options to post bail now or wait til first appearance in court if needed.
How long does the process take for release? After we find out about bail amount, the jail can average anywhere from 2 to 8 hours to go through booking, than another 2 to 8 hours for release. This depends on which facility they are being held. If in a local police department, like Oxnard Police, they normally book within 2 hours and release in about 1 hour. So they would take about 3 hours total for booking and release.

Any other bail questions can be addressed by contacting our office 24/7.

Santa Maria Bail Bonds

Posted on July 14, 2016 at 4:50 PM

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Learning how to navigate the process when someone gets arrested in Santa Maria, or by the Santa Maria Police department can be stressful. Anyone arrested in Santa Maria by the Police Department will be taken to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff department jail on Foster. The Foster facility is very quick to book someone, and release within 2 hours or less. Of course this depends on staffing and arrest to handle. If someone is booked at the Foster facility, they are more likely going to be transported to the Main Jail in Santa Barbara after some time. This can cause a delay in the release process if you are trying to post bail for a family or friend.

The best way to monitor there booking process is by giving us a call. We will periodically check on there process, and as soon as they have finished that booking process, we will know what the bail bond amount is for your family or friend.

To learn more about posting bail at the Santa Barbara County jail foster station after an arrest by Santa Maria Police Department, call 805-937-5002.

Lompoc Police Department bail posting

Posted on May 25, 2016 at 12:05 AM

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Its late at night, and you get a call from a family member who has been arrested by the Lompoc Police Department, what next? Will you can call the police department yourself to find out information, but more likely you will not get as much information as a bail bondsman would.

Keep in mind that the Lompoc police department operates a small jail, and many times they are understaffed. In being understaffed, they will not have much time to answer your questions. Let us help you get the information you like to know so if posting bail is an option. We can obtain bail information from jail staff a lot quicker as we have not only built relationships with staff, but are always up to date with the latest in there operations.

When you need to find out any information on a family or friend at the Lompoc police department, give us a cal first. We will do everything we can to get that information quick and explain to you the process. Keep in mind that the jail does take anywhere from 1 up to 8 hours for booking, so information might not be available immediatley, but rest assured that we will monitor there booking process and keep you updated.

To learn more, call 805-937-5002 to speak with a registered, licensed and bonded bail agent 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and holidays. We never close!

Common bail bond questions

Posted on September 24, 2015 at 2:47 AM

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I receive calls daily and in doing so I have listed the top 3 common questions asked.

1. I have a family or friend arrested, but I do not know what is going on or how much his bail is. Can you help me find out?

When a family or friend has been arrested, they are usually taken to the local police station or county jail for booking. This process can take anywhere from 2 to 6 hours, and during this time we will not be able to obtain bail information until booking has been complete. Because of this timely process, we will monitor his booking process and after they are booked, we will contact the customer with the charges, first court date and bail information if they wish to bail out the detainee.

2. I have not heard from my family or friend after they were taken by the police. What can I do, or what is going on?

As mentioned earlier, the booking process takes a while and the detainee will not be able to use the phone for several hours. You will have to be patient, but as part of our service, we will monitor the booking process and let you know what your options are in contacting your family or friend.

3. What does it cost to post bail? After verifying the bail amount, the bond company has a regulated fee that has to be charged, and that is 10% of the bail amount set. This for example would be if someone has a $10,000 bail set, then the legal fee that will be charged is $1000, which is non-refundable regardless of the outcome of the case.

For more information on posting bail in Oxnard, Ventura, Camarillo, Santa Barbara, Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Van Nuys and all other cities in Southern California, please call 805-639-0023

Fillmore Bail Bonds

Posted on June 20, 2015 at 2:11 PM

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If you live or work in the city of Fillmore, California you might find yourself, friend or family in need of a bail bondsman. The city of Fillmore has its own police station operated by the Ventura County Sheriff department. If a family or friend is arrested in Fillmore, they will be taken to the main jail in Ventura for booking. The Fillmore police department does not have staff nor room for booking and releasing people from there.

If you find a need for bail and additional information, call 805-524-3900.

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