If you have a loved one who was arrested, they most likely have been taken to the Luzerne County Sheriff’s Department. They will be booked, and then their bail amount will be set the the Magisterial District Judge in each city, such as Wilkes-Barre. In most cases, your friend will be able to post bail almost immediately after booking. If you wish to get your loved one out of jail but you don’t have enough cash available, the best option is to contact a Wilkes-Barre bail bonds company.
How to Post Bail Bonds in Luzerne County
It’s not difficult to post bail bonds in Luzerne County. You will work with a bail bondsman such as A+ Bail Bonds to create a contract that is guaranteed by us, surety, and the indemnitor (the relative or close friend who is bailing their friend out). Put simply, bail bonds Wilkes-Barre is a guarantee to the court that the defendant will appear in court for all court hearings and appearances. Because coming up with the cash to post bail can be difficult, it is a good option to work with an agent. Usually, a bond agent will charge between 5 – 15% of the bail amount as a fee for the service. Additionally, physical collateral is often required, as well as signing an agreement or contract. In many cases, no collateral is needed a signature from the co-signer is all that is needed to get your friend out of jail.