What are the release options when someone is arrested?
Security Bond (Bail Bond) – An alternative to cash, this process involves an agreement between an insurance company having adequate assets to satisfy the face value of the bond. The bail agent guarantees to the court that his company will pay the bond forfeiture if the defendant fails to appear in court. For this service, the defendant is charged 10% of the bail amount. For example, if this bail amount is $2,500.00, the premium charged is $250.00. Prior to the posting of the security bond, the defendant, friend or relative contacts a licensed bail agent. Smitty’s Bail Bonds of San Luis Obispo can be contacted TOLL-FREE at (800) 522-BAIL (we also accept collect calls). By involving family and friends of the defendant, as well as collateral, the bail agent can be reasonably assured that the defendant released on bond will appear to all of his/her court appearances. After this procedure is completed, the bail agent will post a bond for the full bail amount, financially guaranteeing the de
