Next Step After Bonding Out
The bail process doesn’t end after release. Once a person is bonded out, they must visit Coleman Bail Bonds to complete legally required paperwork. This includes basic personal details and providing five references. Weekly Check-Ins Are Required. As with all bail bond companies, clients must check in once a week. You can: Call our check-in line: (561) 502-8676
Make sure to include your name, court date, and any updated personal info like your address, phone number, or employment status. Learn more about our check-in process here: https://colemanbailbonds.com
How the Bail System works
Working with a licensed bail bondsman is often the fastest, easiest, and most affordable way to help someone get released from jail.
Arrest and Booking
When someone is arrested in Palm Beach County, they are booked at the jail. Booking includes:
– Fingerprinting and mugshots
– A background check
– Searching for weapons or contraband
– Confiscation of personal belongings (held until release)
This process can take 4–8 hours, sometimes longer. After booking, the **bail amount is set.
Phone Access:
From jail, inmates can only make collect calls to landlines. Our number is listed on the jail’s phone system, so inmates can call us directly, and we often help connect them to their loved ones.
Avoid jail phone credit card systems —they often fail and still charge your card. We strongly advise against using them.
Setting Bail in Palm Beach County
Bail is typically set by a county bail schedule, but judges also consider:
– The defendant’s criminal history
– Seriousness of the charges
– Whether the person is a flight risk
In some cases, bail could be tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars. Few people can afford to pay this amount upfront, which is why most turn to a bail bondsman.
Paying for Bail Full bail: You can pay the full amount to the jail with a cashier’s check, but you’ll wait months (or longer) for a refund—minus fees.
Using a bondsman: Most clients pay 10% of the total bail amount.
– For a $20,000 bail, you would pay $2,000.
– This fee is non-refundable but may include payment plans.
See our flexible payment options here. (561)502-0523 https://colemanbailbonds.com
Responsibilities of the Indemnitor
As the co-signer, you are legally known as the indemnitor.You are financially responsible for ensuring the defendant:
– Attends all court dates
– Stays in contact with us
– Does not flee
What Happens If They Miss Court?
If the defendant misses court:
– We will work with you to locate and return them
– If they cannot be found, you may be liable for the full bond amount, plus legal costs
Make sure you fully trust the person before agreeing to sign. Learn about co-signer responsibilities here. (561)502-8676
Improve Your Knowledge of the Bail Process
If you’re unfamiliar with how bail works, take time to read our full Guide to the Bail Process in Florida https://colemanbailbonds.com and Call (561)502-8676 or visit the
Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office https://www.pbso.org
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