Felony Bail Bonds, Available 24/7
When a loved one is arrested on a felony charge, the bail amount can be large and the decisions feel heavy. Home Now Bail Bonds is a family-owned bail agency in Chino Hills that helps families understand felony bail, what they are signing, and how to move forward, any hour of the day or night.
- CA Dept. of Insurance License #6017369
- Open 24 Hours, 7 Days A Week
- Family-Owned And Operated
- Payment Plans On Approved Credit
How Felony Bail Bonds Work
A felony is the most serious level of criminal charge, so bail is usually set higher than for a misdemeanor. Few families can pay a felony bail amount in full. A felony bail bond lets you pay a premium to the bail agency instead, while the agency guarantees the full bail amount to the court.
Because more money is at stake, felony bonds come with more to understand. A larger bond may require collateral. The cosigner takes on real responsibility for making sure your loved one goes to every court date. We make sure you understand all of it before you sign anything.
Once the bond is posted, your loved one can be released and work on their case from outside of jail.
What We Do On A Felony Bail Bond
Here is how we help, from the first phone call until the bond is posted.
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Find out which jail or facility is holding your loved one, if you are not sure.
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Confirm whether bail has been set and the exact amount.
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Explain the premium and any payment plan or down payment available on approved credit.
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Tell you whether collateral is likely to be needed, and what kinds of collateral are usually accepted.
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Explain exactly what the cosigner is agreeing to, in plain language.
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Complete the paperwork with you, at the jail, at your home, or at another agreed location when it makes sense.
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Post the bond and tell you what to expect next.
Why A Felony Bail Bond Helps
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Your loved one can be released while the case moves forward. Being out of jail makes it easier to meet with an attorney, keep a job, and stay close to family.
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Your family does not have to come up with the full bail amount. You pay a premium instead, and payment plans may be available on approved credit.
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You go into the agreement with your eyes open. Knowing the cosigner's duties and any collateral terms up front protects everyone.
Experience For The Cases That Matter Most
Felony cases call for experience. Home Now Bail Bonds is a new agency, but the family behind it is not new to bail. Gisselle Barraza has about four years of experience in the bail industry, and her father, Julio Barraza, has worked as a bail agent for about 18 years. They handle your bond personally.
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Clear Answers On Collateral
We tell you up front whether collateral is likely to be needed, so there are no surprises.
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Licensed In California
California Department of Insurance License #6017369.
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Open Day And Night
We answer 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends.
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Flexible Rates And Payment Plans
Premiums start at 10%, with rates as low as 7% possible depending on the circumstances, under our surety's filed rates or with surety approval. Payment plans may be available on approved credit.
What Happens After You Call
Felony bonds follow the same four steps as every bond. We take the time each step needs.
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1. Tell Us What You Know
Share your loved one's full name and date of birth. If you have them, the jail name and booking number help too. If not, that is okay.
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2. We Find Them And Confirm Bail
We confirm where your loved one is being held, whether bail has been set, and the bail amount.
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3. We Review Costs And Responsibilities
We explain the premium, payment options, any collateral, and what the cosigner agrees to. You will know what you are signing before you sign it.
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4. We Complete The Paperwork And Post The Bond
Once the paperwork is done, we begin the bail bond process. Each facility handles releases on its own schedule, so we cannot promise an exact release time, but we will tell you what to expect next.
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Felony Bail In Southern California
In California, the judges in each county set a bail schedule that lists bail amounts by charge. Bail for the same felony can be different in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura counties, so the first thing we do is confirm the amount in the county where your loved one is being held.
If bail has not been set yet, your loved one will see a judge at their first court appearance, called an arraignment. California law generally requires this within 48 hours of arrest, not counting Sundays and holidays. The judge can keep the scheduled bail, change it, or in rare cases deny it.
In some felony cases, the court may ask for proof that the money or property used for bail came from a lawful source before it accepts the bond. If that happens, we explain what is needed and help you get ready.
Felony Bail Bonds Across Southern California
We are based in Chino Hills and focus on the five counties around it. If your loved one is being held elsewhere in California, call us. We can help throughout the state.
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Questions About Felony Bail Bonds
How much does a felony bail bond cost?
Bail bond premiums start at 10% of the bail amount. Depending on the circumstances, rates may be available as low as 7% under our surety's filed rates or with surety approval. Specific pricing and eligibility should be discussed directly with Home Now Bail Bonds.
Do I need collateral for a felony bail bond?
Collateral is generally required when the bond is more than $150,000. Homeownership or other real property is the preferred form of collateral.
What if bail has not been set yet?
Your loved one will see a judge at arraignment, usually within 48 hours of arrest, not counting Sundays and holidays. The judge will decide on bail then. Call us early, so we can be ready to post the bond as soon as bail is set.
Can felony bail be lowered?
Your loved one's attorney can ask the judge to lower bail. We are not attorneys and cannot make that request, but once the judge sets the amount, we can post the bond.
What does a cosigner agree to on a felony bond?
The cosigner helps make sure the defendant goes to every required court date until the case is resolved. If the defendant does not meet their obligations, the cosigner may become responsible for the full bail amount, as set out in the bail agreement.
Can I make payments on a felony bail bond?
Yes. Payment plans and down-payment options may be available on approved credit.
Talk To A Bail Agent About A Felony Arrest
A felony arrest is serious, but you do not have to face the bail process alone. Call Home Now Bail Bonds any time, day or night. We will confirm the bail, explain collateral and cosigning in plain language, and help you take the next step.