FAQ's

 What is a bondsman? 

 The bail bondsman that is commonly portrayed in the media is the surety bail bondsman.  This type of bondsman is licensed by state governments to provide bail bonds for defendants who are accused of one of a wide variety of crimes.  

 What is a bail? 

 It is a sum of money, real property or a surety bond promised to the court to guarantee a arrested person’s (defendant’s) appearance in court when his/her case comes to trial. The right to reasonable Bail is guaranteed by the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution of the United States. 

 What is Bail Bond Forfeiture? 

 Bail bond ‘forfeiture’ results when the defendant fails to make the court appearance on time. Then the full bail becomes due. A ‘bench warrant’ is issued by the court for the the defendant’s re-arrest. The court may decide to give the defendant time to return to custody and re-activate the bail bond before it is required to be paid in full. Or, the court may require arrest and detainment in jail this time. 

 What do I need before I contact A-1 Express Bonding?  

   Defendant’s Full Name

   Defendant’s Date of Birth

   What is the Arresting Agency’s Name

   Defendant’s Charge(s)

   Bail Amount for Defendant (if applicable)

 Does A-1 Express collect Collateral? 

 Collateral is sometimes needed to financially secure a bail bond and while most bail bonds agencies collect collateral, A-1 Express Bonding does not. A-1 Express mains concern is getting you, your family or friend out and back to your life. 

 How long before I’m released? 

 Once A-1 Express has turned in the necessary bonding paperwork to the jail, it will always depend on the paperwork process in that specific jail. This may take anywhere from forty-five minutes to twenty four hours. 

 Why should I choose A-1 Express Bonding? 

 A-1 Express Bonding understand that for many, this may be the first encounter with the judicial system. We know that this experience can be unpleasant, and we wished that no has to go through things as such, but A-1 Express has the ability to make it easy and simple for you. Many defendants and families may encounter disturbing experiences at a very trying fiscal time, so A-1 Express will work with you and we also do not collect collateral. A-1 Express Bonding will NEVER treat you different, we will never judge and will be there to answer any questions you may have no matter the day or hour.