In order to understand what a bail bond is, let’s start with bail.
Bail is a set amount of money that acts as insurance between the court and the person in jail, also referred to as the defendant. Defendants can pay their bail in cash, but if they do not have the cash needed they turn to a bail bond.
A bail bond agency, such as Mud Bug Bail Bonds, can post the money needed to get them out of jail.
A bail bond is a type of surety bond that secures the release of the defendant from jail. It is a promise to the court that the defendant will show up to all court dates leading up to the disposition of the case.
When a loved one has been charged with a crime, and you need to post bail to secure their release, it can be a whirlwind of emotions. Mud Bug Bail Bonds can walk you through the steps to begin the bail bond process. After verifying some information and contacting the jail to determine the amount of the bail bond, we’ll meet with you and fill out the required paperwork.
We are here to help answer all of your questions along to way, making the process as smooth as possible for you and your incarcerated loved one.
If you need a bail bond in Lafayette, Louisiana please give us a call at (337)466-3533.