If you have a friend or family member who has been arrested and has been taken to the local police station or the Shawnee, OK Police or Sheriffs Department you are most likely anxious to get them out of jail as soon as you can.
- Judge Will Set Bail Amount: Almost immediately after being booked in the jail, the judge will set the bail bond amount for your friend or loved one. They must pay this amount in order to get out of jail. The courts require payment to insure that the defendant returns for all court appearances and dates.
- Meet with a Bail Bondsman: It can be difficult to come up with a large amount of cash in order to pay the Pottawatomie County bail bond. This is where a bail bondsman comes in. Big Red Bail Bonds is a licensed bail bonds company and will help you get the defendant out of jail quickly.
- Posting an Pottawatomie County, OK Bail Bond: When you post a bail bond with an Pottawatomie County bail bond agent, you will sign a contract between the agent – you will become the indemnitor (co-signer) on the bond. This contract is a financial guarantee from the agent to the court that the defendant appears for all court hearings. The fee for a bail bond is usually 5-15% of the bail amount, and is non-returnable. The bail bonds agent will post bond, and your loved one will get out of the jail.
- Defendant Returns for Court Hearings: Once you have signed a bail bonds contract with an bail bonds agent, the defendant will need to return to the courtroom for all court hearings and dates. This is important. If they fail to return, the indemnitor (co-signer) will be held responsible for paying the full bail amount, and any costs the Bail bonds agent incurs while locating and arrested the defendant. Never post bail for someone who isn’t trustworthy and will not show up to court.