How does bail work in Minnesota?
So just how does bail work in Minnesota? If you or your loved one have been arrested, you rightfully have a lot of questions right now. You want your friend or family member to be released from jail, especially in time for the upcoming holidays.
Fortunately, we’ve created this video guide to help you. From your arrest, to your first court hearing, to just what that bail amount will be, we’re here to help you navigate what comes next.
Sometimes your offense pre-determines your bail amount. However, most of the time that isn’t the case, and you’ll appear at an arraignment hearing. That’s where the judge will set a bail amount as well as any bond conditions you must follow. From there you can pay bail, a third-party like us will pay bail or you can set up a payment plan through us to pay your bail.
We’ll also outline the process you’ll go through once you’ve been arrested and it’s time to make bail. This takes you through booking and to your first phone call, as well as how to get connected to the resources you will need. Once you’ve paid your bail and the 10 percent to your bail bond agent, you may find yourself waiting in jail either until your court appearance or until the conditions of your bail are set. After that, we’ll just need you to sign the appropriate paperwork and contract, meet with us — either online/via email or in person — and we’ll post your bail with the jail personnel. And from there, assuming your bail is paid and your bail conditions are established, you’re free!
Check out our video for details. In addition to this video resource, our bail bonds agents are happy to meet with you or your loved one and secure the freedom the inmate deserves. In fact, we even have affiliated attorneys ready to help.
If you still find yourself having questions after watching this video, feel free to browse our Frequently Asked Questions or give us a call today!