1. How long does it take to get out of jail?

2. What do I need to bond someone out of jail?

3. What is the fee?

4. Do I get the fee back after my friend or relative appears in court?

5. What is a cosigner?

6. What is collateral? Do I need to provide collateral?

7. How do I get my collateral money back?

8. I have a warrant out for my arrest, but I don't have a cosigner. Can you still bond me out?

9. What information do you need from me when I call?

10. What is the largest bond you can do?

11. What is the smallest bond you will do?

12. I called another company. They said that a bondsman can not write a bond that is below $500. Is that true?

13. If I'm a co-signer for a friend or family member and that person misses court do I have to pay you the full value of the bond?

14. Who regulates your company?

15. I was a cosigner for a friend or relative and they just missed a court date. What should I do?

16. What are your business hours?

17. What territory do you cover?

Q: How long does it take to get out of jail?
A: The normal time frame is usually a half hour if it’s a police department. On the other hand, it takes considerably longer in a correction center. We will do everything in our power to make it as convenient as possible for you.

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Q: What do I need to bond someone out of jail?
A: You will need the fee, a cosigner, and possibly some form of collateral.

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Q: What is the fee?
A: The fee for a bail bond in the State of Connecticut is 10% on the first $5,000 and 7% on every dollar over $5,000. For example a $5,000 bond would cost $500, while a $10,000 bond would cost $850. Feel free to call us for a free bond consultation.

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Q: Do I get the fee back after my friend or relative appears in court?
A: No, the fee is nonrefundable and fully earned by us once your friend or relative is released on bond.

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Q: What is a cosigner?
A: A cosigner is a person who agrees to be responsible for the full face value of the bond in the event that the defendant fails to show up in court.

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Q: What is collateral? Do I need to provide collateral?
A: Collateral is money that we hold on to while a defendant is out on bail. The money is taken as incentive to ensure the person's appearance at scheduled court dates and is returned to the collateral donor once the bond is released by the court. The circumstances of every bond are a little different, but most bonds can be done without collateral.

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Q: How do I get my collateral money back?
A: Mail us a letter with your original signature. The letter should indicate the name of the defendant, and the name of the person who deposited the collateral. Collateral returns are processed the 1st of each month.

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Q: I have a warrant out for my arrest, but I don't have a cosigner. Can you still bond me out?
A: Possibly. Call us to discuss your situation. Generally you will need to put up collateral of some sort for us to do this type of bond.

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Q: What information do you need from me when I call?
A: The following is a list of information that will help us to do the bond as quickly as possible. When you call us you should try to have as much of this information as possible. Don't worry if you don't or can't get all the information; we can get it for you.

• Name of person in a correctional institution
• Birth date/Inmate Number of person (in jail)
• Social security number of defendant if available
• Address of defendant if available

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Q: What is the largest bond you can do?
A: We can do any size bond. Feel free to call us for a free consultation regarding large bonds.

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Q: What is the smallest bond you will do?
A: Unlike some of our competitors we believe that every bond is important regardless of size. Our agents will respond to any bond.

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Q: I called another company. They said that a bondsman can not write a bond that is below $500. Is that true?
A: That is not technically true, however it is true that most companies will not write a bond that is less than $500. If you can deposit collateral with a credit or bank card for the full face value of the bond then we may be able to help out depending upon your circumstances, call us for a free consultation.

Q: If I'm a co-signer for a friend or family member and that person misses court do I have to pay you the full value of the bond?
A: You are liable for the full amount of the bond plus expenses if your friend or relative does not go to court, however a failure to appear in court does not necessarily mean you'll have to pay the full amount of the bond. If you notify us of the forfeiture and make arrangements to surrender that person to the court you will only be liable for the actual expenses our company incurs. While there is no excuse for missing court we strongly encourage our defendants and cosigners to notify us of any unusual circumstances so that we can advise them as to the best course of action.

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Q: Who regulates your company?
A: The Department of Insurance is responsible for the regulation of surety bail bondsmen in Connecticut.

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Q: I was a cosigner for a friend or relative and they just missed a court date. What should I do?
A: Call us immediately. Our phones are staffed 24 hours a day.

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Q: What are your business hours?
A: Our phones are staffed 24 hours a day. We can and will do a bond anytime of the day or night including holidays.

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Q: What territory do you cover?
A: We have licensed agents throughout the state. We can and will do a bond in any part of the state.

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