What happens after being arrested?
A person who is arrested by law enforcement will be taken to the El Paso County Detention Facility, i.e. “Jail,” for booking. A Magistrate Judge according to the bail schedule of El Paso County determines the amount of bail. The bail schedule specifies a pre-determined amount of bail set for particular charges. The Detention Facility retains the right to raise, reduce or reject bail for the defendant if deemed necessary. Under most circumstances, the defendant will be eligible to have bail posted immediately after being booked. What options are available for getting a person out of jail? What is a bail bond? A bail bond is the security required from Amigo Bail Bonds for the release of a defendant from custody. The bail bond serves as the guarantee for a defendant’s appearance in court. If the defendant fails to appear in court at all required hearings, Amigo Bail Bonds is obligated to pay the entire amount of bail set in the defendant’s case. For example, if the defendant’s bail bond i
