If you or a loved one in Minnesota is facing legal trouble, you may need the assistance of a trusted bail bondsman. Navigating the bail process for the first time can feel overwhelming, but A-Affordable Bail Bonds is here to guide you every step of the way. Below, we’ve outlined the key information you’ll need when reaching out to our agency for support.
The Full Name of the Person in Custody
To secure a bail bond in Minnesota, the bondsman will need to know the full name of the person in custody. Do not give any nicknames or shortened versions of their name. Give the legal name as it appears on their driver’s license. If you do not give the correct information, the person in custody will need to stay there until you provide the correct information.
The Location of the Person in Custody
In order to assist, your bail bondsman will need the exact location of the person in custody. The paperwork they draw up to send to authorities depends on the correct location. If you do not have this information, it is important to go and get it before reaching out to A-Affordable Bail Bonds for help. The best information to have is the name of the location, the address complete with a zip code, and a phone number. The more information you can provide, the more prepared the bondsman will be.
The Booking Number
When a jail books someone, they receive a booking number. This becomes their ID while they are in custody, and usually up until the court date. It helps the facility to keep important information on each person. The bail bondsman will need this number in order to apply the paperwork and the payment to the correct account. The jail or other facilities can give you this number if you call them or ask at the front desk. When your loved one calls from jail, they may also be able to supply this information.
How Much Bail Do You Need
Understanding the bail amount is crucial when securing a bail bond in Minnesota. You have a few choices when paying a bail bond. You can pay the entire amount directly to the court. This can happen on your own and does not require a bail bondsman. If you cannot afford to pay the entire amount of bail, a bail bondsman will take 10% of the total amount of bail. At A-Affordable Bail Bonds, we make payment convenient by accepting credit cards or offering payment plans. If neither one of these is possible, the person will stay in jail until their court date.
Once you know the amount of bail needed, you can calculate the 10% figure. The bondsman will communicate with the jail to deliver the paperwork and complete the process as soon as you pay the 10% in full.
With these key details in hand, you’ll be ready to make the call. Whether you’re in Minneapolis, Duluth, or anywhere across Minnesota, A-Affordable Bail Bonds is here to help. For more information on securing a bail bond or assisting a friend in need, reach out to us today. We’ll walk you through the process and ensure you get the assistance you need quickly and efficiently.