Frequently Asked Questions

1. How long does it take to get out of jail?
2. Where are you located?
3. Why don't I get my premium back?
4. What is and isn't good collateral?
5. When do I get my collateral back?
6. What happens if the person does not appear in court?
7. What is an Immigration bail?

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1. How long does it take to get out of jail?

The paperwork takes approximately 20-35 minutes. Once the jail receives our paperwork, the release time can vary from one hour or less for local police stations to 2-4 hours for county jails. Generally speaking, the busier the holding facility, the longer it will take.

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Where are you located?

We have agents throughout New Jersey with strong representation in Northern and Central Jersey

The best way to determine if we can serve your needs is to call us 24 hours a day , 365 days a year

Toll free 1-866-901-2245

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Why don't I get my premium back?

The bond company puts up the full amount of the bond. Bail premiums (the 10% you pay) are paid to bonding agency for use of our money, like interest on a bank loan.

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4. What is and isn't good collateral?

Items that are considered good collateral:

Unencumbered Real Estate is good collateral, as are cars, boats, motor homes, etc.

Items that are not considered good collateral:

A house that you are still paying a mortgage on is not considered good collateral. We can accept such houses, but it takes some time. Any item (such as a car) that you have purchased on credit in which the lender holds the title and you make payments to.

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5. When do I get my collateral back?

You will get your collateral back upon completion of the court case when one of the following happens: the charges are dropped, the defendant is found innocent at trial, and the person is sentenced at trial.

Of course, the collateral will only be returned if there is no outstanding balance due on the premium. The bail bond agent has a legal responsibility (called a fiduciary) to safeguard all collateral until the balance is paid.

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6. What happens if the person does not appear in court as promised?

A bench warrant is issued for the person's arrest and the person's name will appear in police bulletins as a fugitive. Although specifics vary depending on the jurisdiction, generally the court also authorizes the bail agency arrest authority for the individual as well.

The bail agency normally calls the person's home, work, and other references to try to find the fugitive and convince them to appear. If these efforts are unsuccessful, the agency may then search and employ apprehension specialists (private investigators) to arrest the fugitive.

From the perspective of someone who guaranteed the appearance by posting collateral, you want to convince the fugitive to surrender himself/herself to the police or court as soon as possible. Normally, if the fugitive is returned before actual remittance to the state, you can usually get your collateral back.

If the fugitive does not surrender and cannot be found by the forfeiture date, the bail agency remits the entire bond to the court and proceeds with legal action to seize, if necessary, liquidate your collateral. By law, the bail agency is required to refund any value received in excess of the bail amount following liquidation.

Because Able Bail Bonds has very experienced bail agents and we do not bail out hardened criminals, we have one of the best rates in the country. We also have some of the best private investigators in the business that have apprehended major felons and fugitives for other agencies. As a guarantor, you will be glad that we are good at what we do.

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7. What is an Immigration bail?

A person who is arrested by the Immigration and Naturalization Service and is issued a Warrant of Arrest may be eligible for an Immigration bond. The amount of a bond should be sufficient to ensure that the alien will appear for any future immigration proceedings. In order to be considered for bond, the alien must be eligible and demonstrate to the satisfaction of the immigration officer such release would not pose a danger to property or person, and that the alien is likely to appear for any future proceedings.

After INS determines that an alien is eligible you must post an Immigration Bond. To post one you must work through a private company rather than INS.

In order to start the release process we need the following information:

1. Alien Name
2. Alien Registration Number
3. Name of the facility where the alien is being held.

If you want to speak to an Immigration Specialist please call us at 1866-901-2245 one of our experienced immigration specialists will assist you to obtain a bond.