Being arrested can be a traumatic experience, not just for the person being arrested but for their loved ones, as well. Posting bail can help reunite a defendant with their loved ones, but many families don’t have the resources on hand. Working with a bail bond agency can help secure a friend or family member’s release without straining your finances.

What Are the Financial Advantages of Working With a Bail Bond Agency?

1. Lower Upfront Cost

When a person is arrested, a judge sets a bail amount that must be paid before the defendant can be released. This amount can be quite high, depending on the severity of the crime. When working with a bail bond agency, you only need to pay a percentage of the total bail amount. In Connecticut, you usually pay between 7% and 10%. This means that the upfront cost is significantly lower than paying the entire bail amount out of your own pocket.

2. Access to More Funds

Even if the arrested person has enough money to pay the full bail amount, doing so may not be a sound financial decision. Paying such a large sum can deplete your savings or put you into debt. Working with a bail bond agency allows you to reserve your funds. Additionally, if you don't have the money to post bail, an agency can provide the necessary funds to secure your loved one’s release.

3. Avoiding Financial Investigation

After posting bail, the court may launch an investigation into the source of the funds. This can be stressful and frustrating, even if the funds are from a source that isn't entirely legitimate. Working with a bail bond agency eliminates the risk of investigations. Bail bond agencies advocate on your behalf, and typically won’t ask where the fee money came from.

4. No Collateral Required

If you don’t have enough cash to post bail, the court may require you to provide collateral. Collateral could consist of your home, vehicle, or other property of significant value. Most bail bond agencies usually don’t require collateral. However, they may accept less valuable property as collateral if you’re paying off the fee over time.

If someone you care about has been arrested in Connecticut, trust 3-D Bail Bonds to get them back home as quickly as possible. 3-D Bail Bonds payment plans facilitate bail bonds, and now have a program that allows you to post bail with a low 3% down payment. Visit our website to look up your nearest location now, follow our Facebook for helpful tips, and call (860) 247-2245 to reach our main office in Hartford or find us at 57 Fishfry St. across the Hartford Correctional. To speak with a bail agent in New Britain, call (860) 229-2525 or visit our office at 15 Arch St near the New Britain Police Department, or dial (203) 838-4920  for help posting bail in New Haven and Hamden area.