Travel is a necessity for some of us, and an unfortunate truth is, sometimes people who travel get in trouble with the law outside of their hometown. Usually, a ticket or warning is no big deal, but getting arrested while out of state can pose some complications when it comes to bail and release.
Here’s a look at transfer bonds and how you can help a loved one get back home from out of state as soon as possible.
What is a Transfer Bond?
Transfer bonds are an option that families have when a loved one is arrested out of state. This is an agreement with the courts that accepts a bail bond drafted from the offender’s home state, allowing them temporary release from jail in that area.
Do Transfer Bonds Cost Extra?
Typically, transfer bonds are a complex process and most bondsmen will charge an additional fee in order to complete the out of state transaction.
Aside from the financial complexity, transfer bonds require the exchange of extensive information about the offender, between the out of state courts and the bail bond company you work with. Some of the information you’ll need to have on hand for a transfer bond includes the following:
- The full name of the offender
- The offender’s birth date
- What they were arrested for
- The jail they are being held in
- The booking number
- The bail amount
The more information you can provide to your Dallas bondsman the sooner your loved one can be released from jail.
Keep in mind that while this process requires more footwork and will most likely include an additional fee, fees for transfer bonds are capped by the state. So, you can guarantee that you won’t be gouged by a reputable bail bond company.
Are These Bail Bonds as Fast as a Local Bail Bond?
Since there is so much communication and information transferred between multiple parties, clients must be aware that a transfer bail bond is not as fast as getting someone out from a local jail. The time that it takes to get your loved ones out of jail varies based on the circumstances involved with their arrest. However, we guarantee that we will do our best to get them out of jail and back home, fast.
Who is Responsible for a Transfer Bond in Dallas?
Transfer bonds are similar to surety bonds in that they rely on a third party to complete the paperwork and take on full responsibility of the offender’s actions while on bail. In this instance the parties responsible for the cash involved in the bail bond are the family member who applies for the bond and the bail bond company that requests the out of state release
Loved One Arrested Out of State? Trust 1st Call Bail Bonds to Help!
If you or a loved one was arrested out of state and need help getting back to Dallas, make 1st Call Bail Bonds your first call! We will gladly work with you to complete a transfer bond that gets your family reunited as soon as possible.
Contact us today to learn more about transfer bonds and how to get the bail bond process started.
