Everyone has an opinion when someone is facing an arrest or has been arrested and in need of bail bonds. With the current technological advancements, there is a lot of misinformation online. Bail bonds are a legal way to potentially stay out of jail and resume your everyday activity while awaiting trial. They are also an easy, fast and affordable way to stay out of jail pending trial. Unfortunately, there are many myths associated with it. These myths range from how expensive it is to post bail, the existence of bondsmen, and how cash is the main mode of payment to the bail bond agencies. This blog will highlight three popular myths about bail bonds and information to clarify the confusion.

Myth 1: The Bail Bond Industry is Uncontrollable

The most common myth today is bail bond agents are uncontrollable and shady. This cannot be further from the truth. Unlike most beliefs, bail bond agencies often follow state and federal regulations and laws. All of them must be licensed to operate their business. Thus, there is no way that they can work under pretenses issuing out bail bonds and exercising corruption to drive their business. Most of them understand that failure to comply with the rules and regulations, they will be liable for criminal charges, fines, and their licenses revoked. 

Myth 2: Bail Bond Companies Only Take Cash

As the world and economy change, society has gained the opportunity to pay for products and services using cash, money orders, and cheques. This also applies to the bail bond industry. You can pay your bail bonds service fee using cash, but it is not required. Almost all bail bond agencies accept approved checks, credit and debit cards, and money orders. Additionally, instead of paying the total amount at once, the agencies accept payment in installments—however, with interest accrued. Thus, do not believe this lie and seek help making the necessary payment arrangements with the bail bond agencies. 

Myth 3: After Posting Bail, You Are a Slave to the System

Many often believe that if they have posted their bail bonds, they will be required to repeatedly report to the court and leave their everyday lives to adhere to the justice system's rules. This is very untrue because, nowadays, your lawyer or hired bondsman can navigate the legal process despite being given some terms and conditions to obey after posting bail. They often keep tabs on how your case progresses and update you on the court dates and activities you should employ. You can continue with your life without feeling like a slave to the system.

To learn more, contact a bail bond agency near you.