The bail bonds in case of domestic violence are the same as the bonds for any other crimes. Depending on the violence and injuries inflicted on the complainant the bail amount is set by the judge which can vary from case to case. The bail amount can be as low as $300 or it can be as high as $50,000. The accused can either pay for bail in cash and get released or can get enter into a bail bond through a bail bond company. There are various considerations before hiring a bail bondsman for a domestic violence case as given below: The bail bondsman should be available 24×7 and should be located locally near the jail where the accused is being held for a quick process of posting the bond and getting the accused released.
- The reviews of the bail agent in handling such cases of domestic violence matter a lot. A bail agent having good customer reviews will definitely ensure a quick release process
- The type of customer service provided by the bail agent should also be considered. A bail agent should be helpful, optimistic and hardworking but should not be judgemental about his clients.
- The cost of the bail bonds company also should be considered which should not be too high for the domestic violence cases
- The main aim of the person accused in a domestic violence case should be to hire a bail agent who can take him/her out of jail as quickly as possible.