WHAT
IS A DENVER,COLORADO BAIL BOND?
A Denver bail bond is a guarantee to the court that the accused
will show up for all court appearances.
HOW DOES A PERSON
POST A DENVER BAIL BOND THROUGH A BONDSMAN?
First, you will want to do a little homework. Go to
the website for the Colorado Division of Insurance listed
under the “LINKS’ tab. Check to see if the
agent you’re considering has any complaints filed
against him or her. Then talk to the Denver bail bond agent; ask questions
that will put you at ease. You should feel comfortable
with your choice and confident that you are working
with a trustworthy bail bond agent.
The bail bond agent will charge you a non-refundable fee
and will require a qualified cosigner. In most instances
a signature will be all that is needed to secure the
bond, however, in some cases the Denver bondsman will require
collateral.
If you decide to use the services of a Colorado bondsman, you
will normally meet them at their office or at the jail. You will
be required to fill out and sign their bail bond paperwork. Be
sure that you read the paperwork carefully and get a
copy of everything you sign.
WHAT HAPPENS IF THE ACCUSED
DOES NOT POST A DENVER BAIL BOND?
If the accused does not post bail, he or she will stay
confined in the jail until a disposition of the case.
This can range from a few weeks to several months.
WHAT HAPPENS IF THE DEFENDANT
FAILS TO APPEAR?
The court will forfeit the bail and a warrant will be
issued for the arrest of the defendant. The cosigner
will be liable for the forfeited amount of the bond
plus any expenses that the bondsman may have due to
the defendant’s failure to appear.
WHAT IF I FEEL THAT THE
BAIL BONDSMAN HAS DONE SOMETHING WRONG?
First, try to resolve the matter with the bail bond agent.
If that does not work, call the insurance company listed
on the “Disclosure” that the Colorado bail bond agent gave
you. The insurance company’s address and telephone
number will be listed on that form. Insurance companies
will not put up with any dishonest or unethical acts
of a Colorado bail bond agent.
HOW WILL I KNOW
THAT I’M RELEASED FROM THE BOND?
When the case is over the defendant should ask the court
for “Certificate of Discharge”.
