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What You Should Know About Reduced Bail and Bail Bond Agreements

8 June 2020 by Angie Wells

The amount of bail required for a release can vary widely, as there are several factors that judges use to establish bail amounts, including the type of charge and the defendant's criminal history. Although judges make every effort to establish bail amounts, there are instances, when the defendant's attorney can argue to have the bail amount lowered. If you have a loved one who has been arrested and is fighting to have their bail lowered, here is some of the information you need to keep in mind.

1. Probability of Reduced Bail

When you hear the news that your loved one is fighting for a bail reduction, it is easy to wonder will it happen. The probability of a reduced bail varies just as much as the amount of bail varies. However, generally, there are certain conditions that must be met before a judge will even consider granting this request. Completing a rehab program, random drug testing, agreeing to house arrest, and electronic monitoring are just some of the conditions that are typically required to achieve this goal. 

If your loved one is willing to meet these requests, there is a chance they will be successful in their effort. A bail bond professional will be able to share with you some of the additional concerns that sometimes must be met.

2. Existing Bail Agreements

Questions arise when a loved one reaches out to a bail bond company for assistance and then immediately learns that their loved one is going to request a bail reduction. Often, the question is whether or not the bail bond company will still help with their loved ones' release, and the answer is yes. 

Bail bond companies will typically keep an existing agreement in place that they have prepared for the persons' release, place it on hold, and make adjustments once the defendant has appeared in court and found out if their bail will be decreased, as well as to what degree. 

Even if this change means that the expenses you will incur for the agreement are reduced, the bail bond company will work with you. However, you should keep in mind that the terms of the agreement will likely stay the same. For example, your loved one will need to ensure they show up to each court appearance to prevent a revoked bail.

If you have additional questions about how your bail agreement will be affected by this reduction or any other bail related questions, a 24/7 bail bonds service can address these concerns for you.

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