Bail Process

How a Lakewood Bail Bond Works

The Bail Bonds Process

Lakewood Bail Bonds has created a Bail Bonds Process Infographic that explains the bail process easier to clients, the company will make this infographic available so that future and existing clients understand better the level of services available to them from Lakewood Bail Bonds.

Lakewood Bail Bond agents are experts in guiding you through the bail process. We make it simple and easy to understand. Let us find a solution for your bail bond needs we are available 24 hours a day 7 days a week. 

The Bail Bond Process

Simple Step by Step Overview

Arrested

You or someone you know
is arrested

Booked into Jail

Once the Defendant is booked into custody. the magistrate (Sheriff, Police Chief) will set bail based on a predetermined amount for each criminal charge.

After the bail amount is set. the Defendant may qualify for release on their Own Recognizance (“OR”). If the Defendant does not qualify for OR. they may qualify for bail. or remain in custody during the hearing process.

Own Recognizance

Depending on the charges, the court may allow the defendant to be released from custody on their Own Recognizance ("OR"). If you have questions about whether you qualify for own recognizance release,

Call Lakewood Bail Bonds
1-562-866-8988

and we will do our best to help explain the OR release process.

Bail Bond

If the defendant does not qualify for OR release, they may choose to purchase a surety bond through a licensed bail agent. If you have questions or need help with bail,

Call Lakewood Bail Bonds
1-562-866-8988

and we will do our best to help explain the OR release process.

Cash Bail

A representative of the defendant delivers cash equal to the face amount of bail to the court/jail and the defendant is released. If you have questions about cash bail,

Call Lakewood Bail Bonds
1-562-866-8988

and we will do our best to help explain the OR release process.

In Custody

If the defendant do not qualify for OR release and is unable to arrange surety or cash bail, they will remain in custody until the end of their case. If you have questions about your options for release.

Call Lakewood Bail Bonds
1-562-866-8988

and we will do our best to help explain the OR release process.

Defendant attends all court hearings until the end of the case. At the conclusion of the case. the court will exonerate the bail