Types of Bail Understanding with Godfather Bail Bonds

1. Godfathers BailBonds Exploring the Different Types of Bonds A Comprehensive Guide About us At Godfather’s Bail Bonds, we are experts in the bail bonds industry. We are fully licensed, and offer bonds for traffic, DUI, misdemeanor and felony arrests. We service the Houston area and are a member of the Better Business Bureau. Our founder is Steve Sondag, who began work as a bail bondsman when he opened his first bail bonds office in 1995 and has been helping people in their time of need ever since. Steve studied at the University of Houston where he graduated in 1985. He believes that community is important and is a member of many local organizations such as the Professional Bail Agent of the United States (PBUS), the Conroe Chamber of Commerce, Professional Bondsmen of Texas (PBT)the Harris County Bail Bond Association (HCBBA), and also the Lion’s Club. Steve has been with his wife for more than 40 years and they have one child. His business is his passion and he employs only the most experienced bail bond agents who will treat his clients with the same professionalism and compassion that he does himself. As one of the most trusted bail bond agents in Texas, Steve is dedicated to his business, his employees, and his clients.

2. 1 Types of Bonds There are several types of bonds offered by bondsmen today. They are: Surety Bonds. Surety bonds are the most common bonds. The bondsman will require some type of collateral such as property, vehicles, cash, jewelry or something else of value that can be sold to pay the bail if the defendant fails to appear in court. In some cases, the bondsman can provide a bond with only a signature. The bondsman’s insurance, or surety, company guarantees the bonds which are the reason they’re called surety bonds. Cash Bonds. Cash bonds are usually posted by the defendant or a friend or family member in the full amount of the bail that was determined by the court. Because they are the full amount, a bail bondsman is unnecessary. Appeals Bonds. When a defendant has been found guilty of a crime and chooses to appeal the guilty verdict, his lawyer may request bail for the defendant so he doesn’t have to sit in jail during the lengthy appeals process. Unlike a surety bond, an appeal bond usually requires cash collateral in the full amount of the bail to be offered with a cashier’s check, certificate of deposit, letter of credit or cash. If they are denied, the money would be returned to the defendant. If he is granted bail and then fails to appear in court, the full amount of the bail would be forfeited and a warrant would be issued for the defendant’s arrest and he would be tracked down and returned to jail to finish his sentence. Immigration Bonds. Immigration bonds serve the same purpose as surety bonds, but they are much more complicated. First, they are posted to the Immigration and Naturalization Service instead of jail. Secondly, they require special licenses for the bondsman to be able to handle immigration cases, including a valid property/casualty insurance license. If the

3. 2 defendant fails to appear for his court appearances, bail is immediately forfeited whereas, with surety bonds, there may be time for the defendant to still turn himself in before the bond is forfeited. Contact Us Address. 1112 Wood St, Houston, TX 77002 Phone No. 713-224-3600 Gmail. Godfatherbailbond1112@gmail.com License no. 74603