Bail bonds gets people out of jail. But they do not get everyone out of jail. Here are the requirements to being eligible for a bail bond. You need to be 18 years old or older. Bail bonds are not available to any arrestee who is 17 or younger because these juveniles are not offered […]
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If you are reading this, it is probably because you have a loved one in jail and it is up to you to figure out the fastest, safest way to get him or her out of jail. Well hopefully, by the end of this post, you will not have to read anything else. We hope […]
Prepping for your 4th of July celebration takes more effort than you think. You have already planned who you are hanging out with, where you will be, and what you are grubbing on, but do not forget about: Planning Transportation – Do not drink and drive. Use Uber, Lyft, or designate a sober driver. Remember, […]
Everyone loves a good barbecue party, and no one likes disastrous aftermath. To avoid the latter from happening, please review the most current barbecuing codes and laws for your area. Codes and laws may differ from city-to-city or county-to-county. Here are some things you might want to consider: Are you allowed to barbecue on your […]
Being a bail bond co-signer requires a lot of responsibility, but even more, trust. Many bail bonds require a co-signer. So, what does this job entail? Here are our answers to the most common bail bond co-signer related questions we receive. Who can be a co-signer? Anyone who the defendant can get to be a […]
Every year, there are incidents where fireworks are improperly handled and some people end up in the hospital with a serious injury or worse, someone dies. These are reminders as to why dangerous fireworks are illegal for Californians for their own celebrations. Only professionals with a license are allowed to set them off. And with […]
“Help! My loved one is in jail and I want to bail him or her out of jail ASAP, but what type of bail bond do I need? There are all these different kinds!” Contra Costa County Bail Bonds is here to help break it down for you with the quickest, simplest description because we […]
People get arrested for all kinds of crimes ranging from harmless to serious. Our team at Contra Costa County Bail Bonds has really seen it all over 29 years of experience. Bail bond cases are never without stress and emotion, but trust us when we say, it certainly goes from worse to better with our […]
If you have noticed, there is a Federal Court System that is separate and different than a State Court System. Do you know what the differences are? Do you know who will hear your loved one’s criminal case? Do you know how to prepare and what to expect? Here’s a quick breakdown of the 2 […]
Just a few nights ago, you and some pals were out celebrating one of the guys’ birthdays. His real birthday is in a few days. It was a fun night, until it took a turn somewhere and the birthday boy ended up in jail. His bail has been set. Unfortunately, he is not very capable […]
Contra Costa County Bail Bonds is ranked among the best bail bond companies in California. From kind and trustworthy bail agents to the pricing to the speed at which the defendant gets out of jail, Contra Costa County Bail Bonds is on top of the industry. This statewide, family-owned and operated company has been in […]
Defendants who cannot afford to pay for bail are looking at extended time in jail, loneliness, discomfort, fear, unappetizing food, strict guards, and long, boring days. Jail is such an unwelcoming place but that is the reality. However, those who have yet to be acquitted or convicted and are waiting out their days in jail, […]
Father’s Day is only a few weeks away and we bet you are all already making plans to get together and have brunch or dinner. It is a tradition to do so, and it is a tradition to have the whole family together, no one makes other plans on Father’s Day. No matter what, nothing […]
Confidentiality. Integrity. Respect. Unity. Support. These are 5 integral values of our family-founded, owned, and operated company; Contra Costa County Bail Bonds. Ever since our inception almost 30 years ago, we have been committed to bailing individuals out of jail all around California and successfully, and happily, reuniting them with their concerned and worried loved […]
Grab those passports, pack your bathing suits, and charge up your camera, you are going on vacation! Summer undoubtedly is the peak travel season with people going anywhere from the next closest major city, to as far as Europe and Asia. If you are traveling, we have one bit of advice: do not get arrested. […]
Understanding bail and bail bonds is probably one of the last things on your mind. It’s not like you are saving up money throughout your years specifically for bail. But that unexpected call happens even to the best people, and suddenly they are scrambling trying to figure out how to bail their loved one out […]
Being on your best behavior should be obvious when you are in the presence of a police officer. If you do not have anything to hide, you do not want to give the police any reason to stare at you longer than a quick glance. When you are the actual subject of police officers, when […]
You know how in your phone you can set up In Case of Emergency (ICE) contacts? You have probably got Mom, Dad, and a couple of close friends in there. However, if you are someone who gets into a lot of trouble, or someone very close to you faces frequent legal problems, you might consider […]
A lot of what people understand about the bail bond industry, before ever finding out they will need a bail bond, is what they see on television. Even then, what they learn from television about bail bonds is very little, and certainly not the whole picture. We are here to spill some truths by debunking […]
Superheroes really do exist outside of comic books, television shows, and movies. As you might expect, they are hiding in plain sight. We are not talking about your protective parents or your best friend who covers for you. We are talking about your neighbor, the person on the elliptical machine next to yours at the […]