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- What is the bail process in Tennessee?
- Once someone is arrested and booked on a criminal charge, that person may be held in jail for trial unless he furnishes a required bail amount. This amount is set by the magistrate, in accordance with the schedule of the offense and the risk involved, in order to ensure that the charged individual shows up in court to respond to the charges made against him/her. Bail may be posted with the court in several ways, usually in the form of cash, or by using a professional bondsman. At Once Bail bonds recommends using a professional bail bondsman to post a bond.
- How do I use a bondsman in Tennessee?
- Call At Once Bail bonds any time to arrange your bond. The state of Tennessee's bail bond fee is 10% of your bond, plus tax.
- Why would I choose a bail bondsman in Tennessee instead of posting
the entire amount of bail myself?
- Most people don't have readily available the entire bail amount and are anxious to get out of jail. By using At Once Bail bonds you can secure release quickly.Also, posting the entire bail amount with the court would be very costly to your funds until a final disposition is reached in your case.
- How long am I obligated to my bondsman in Tennessee, and what are my obligations to him after being bonded out of jail?
- At Once Bail bonds and each co signer is responsible and liable for each defendant until a final disposition is reached in the case.Specific obligations include: showing up on time to every scheduled court appearance; paying the bond fee in full; notifying the bondsman if arrested anywhere while out on bond; and informing the bondsman of any changes in address or phone number, or before traveling outside the jurisdiction.
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