California Bail Bonds prides itself in providing the most professional services in the industry. Our staff has years of experience to rely upon in order to meet your needs.

We focus our efforts on providing a high level of service to people who often are in jail for the first time and don't understand the bail process. Trained bail professionals, not an answering service, answer our telephones so that you get answers to your questions fast.

Our physical offices in Northern California are located in Napa and Fairfield, and we have agents throughout California and the United States. Our affiliates are fully licensed and the most professional agents in the industry. The best way to determine if we can serve you is to call us without delay.

If you've just learned that a friend or loved one is being held, follow these steps right now:

1. Be sure about which jail he or she is in. (Is it County Jail? City Jail?)
   • What is the booking number?
   • What is the charge?
2. Have the person's full legal name.
   • The date of birth is very helpful.
3. Go to your home or other place where you can stay for a while and receive telephone calls.
   • We will probably need to contact you several times.
   • Be sure you know the telephone number where you are staying.
   • Try to have access to a fax machine or the number to one you can access (e.g. the local Kinko's fax number, a friend who has a fax, etc.)
   • There is normally no need for you to go to the jail. In most jurisdictions, only a licensed Bail Bond Agent can post bail. Also, persons who have just been arrested and are being processed are usually not eligible to see visitors for several hours.
4. Try to find out how much the Bail amount is.
   • Bail Bond Agencies are normally required by law to collect 10% of the Bail set as a Premium. You will have to pay this amount or arrange financing with us to assemble the funds. Cash, credit cards, and checks are just some of the ways in which we help our clients assemble the funds needed.
   • The Bail Bond Agency guarantees the full amount of the Bail to the Court as guarantee that the person will appear. You may be required to guarantee that appearance by providing collateral for the entire bond amount. Therefore, try to know what collateral property you could provide (e.g., House, Car, Boat, or other property of value).
5. Call CALIFORNIA BAIL BONDS.
   • The Bail Agent will ask you some basic questions relating to who, what, where, and why the person is in custody.
   • The Agent will also ask you questions about the personal history of the person being held such as where they work, previous arrests, time in current residence.
6. Try to remain calm, we are working on your situation as fast as the law allows.
   • California Bail Bonds will next call the facility where the person is being held and determine exact bail information and develop a plan to get the person released.
   • A Bail Agent will call you as soon as this determination is made to discuss the plan and make Bail arrangements with you.
   • Remember that many jurisdictions (especially those in major metropolitan areas) are very slow in processing and often have their telephone lines overloaded with calls.

Serving all of California:  Northern California Specialists

Serving the counties of Napa, Solano, Sonoma, Contra Costa, Alameda, San Francisco, Sacramento, Yolo, and Marin and the cities of San Francisco, Oakland, Sacramento, Woodland, Fairfield, San Rafael, Martinez, Santa Rosa, Livermore, Napa.

If you or someone you know needs to post bail, call California Bail Bonds at 866-615-3240, or complete the contact form provided on this site to schedule an immediate consultation.

Frequently Asked Questions About Bail

How long does it take to get out on Bail?
The paperwork takes approximately 15-30 minutes. The release time after the jail receives our paperwork is generally one hour or less for local police stations and 2-10 hours for larger county jails. Generally speaking, the larger the holding facility, the longer it takes.

Why don't I get my Premium back?
A bail premium (the 10%) is the Bail Agent's fee for posting the bond. This is spelled out in the contract that is executed at the time the bond is posted.

When do I get my Collateral back?
When the bond has been ordered exonerated by the court. This happens when:

• The charges are dropped.
• The person enters into a negotiated plea and is sentenced.
• The person is granted deferred entry of judgment.
• The person is found innocent at trial.
• The person is sentenced at trial.

Of course, the Collateral will only be returned if there is no outstanding balance due on the Premium. Some court jurisdiction send written confirmation of the bond exoneration quickly, others are very behind and may require some research.

What happens if the person does not appear in court as promised?
The bond will be ordered forfeited by the court and a bench warrant is issued for the person's arrest. The warrant will be entered in State and National locator systems so the fugitive may be apprehended. The Bail Agency will receive notice of the missed court appearance. The Bail Agency normally calls the person's home, work, and other references to try to find the fugitive and arrange a new court date.

If these efforts are unsuccessful, the Agency may then search and employ apprehension specialists (a.k.a. Bounty Hunters) to arrest the fugitive. As the co-signer you want to convince the fugitive to return to court as soon as possible. If the defendant reappears in court without delay you will only be liable for a small failure to appear fee and possibly court costs. Typically, the longer the defendant delays making a new court date, the higher the fees will be. If ultimately the defendant has absconded and cannot be located within the time allowed by the court, the entire amount of the bond must be paid.

If you or someone you know needs to post bail, call California Bail Bonds at 866-615-3240, or complete the contact form provided on this site to schedule an immediate consultation.

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If you or someone you know needs to post bail, call California Bail Bonds at 866-615-3240, or complete the contact form provided on this site to schedule an immediate consultation.

ADDRESS:
California Bail Bonds
609 Jefferson Street
Fairfield, CA 94533
Telephone: 866-615-3240
Fax: 707-416-4150

Aaron J. McAlister
California Bail Bonds has been in business for over 20 years and is owned by Aaron J. McAlister. Aaron is a third generation bail agent. His Grandfather, Marv Anderson, opened his first office in Northern California in the late 1960's. Aaron Holds a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice from California State University at Sacramento. He has served two terms on the Board of Directors for the California Bail Agents Association and is the current Vice-Chair.