Bail Bonds Hartford County Connecticut

How the Bail System Functions in Connecticut

There are two possible locations where the person is currently detained - either in a local detention facility or at the Hartford Correctional Center on Weston Street. In the next two days, a judge or a bail commissioner will access the file and assign a bond amount based on various factors including the seriousness of the charge, the person's criminal record, ties to the area, and any signs of fleeing.

In Connecticut, where a risk-based system is in place, the judge can arrive at various bond decisions. The bond can either be an ROR bond with no charge, bail by cash only, and a surety bond amongst which is the kind of bond I write. However, certain cases such as those involving domestic violence and major felonies will be denied bail.

Once the judge assigns the bond amount, a licensed bail bondsman such as Liza Davis will post the bond in order for the defendant to leave the detention facility. The defendant is also required to attend any court hearings until the case is closed.

Hartford Correctional Center located at Weston Street

HCC is situated at 177 Weston St, Hartford, CT 06120. It is a prison facility that is managed by the Connecticut State Department of Correction which is one of the busiest prisons and it houses pre-trial detainees from Hartford County.

What families struggle to cope with the most is the duration of long booking procedures which could last anywhere between six to twelve hours. Once the bail is set, it usually takes about four to ten hours before the defendant is actually released from detention facility.

If you are arrested in Hartford, East Hartford, West Hartford, or the surrounding areas, chances are high that your loved one is being detained at HCC jail where he/she is being processed.

The Charges for Connecticut Bail Bonds

The Connecticut General Statutes determine the cost of bail bonds and that is why the cost of a bail bond stays the same throughout the state. There are two bands concerning the bond amount which are as follows:

• 10% of the first $5,000 of the bail amount • 7% of any amount over the $5,000

Therefore, for a bail amount of $5,000, the bond that should be paid is $500 while for a bail of $25,000, the bond that should be paid is $1,900. As per Connecticut's law, the rates cannot be lower than the rates specified above, so in case someone offers you a cheaper bond quote, you should ask them for the exact cost.

Payment plans are available, and Liza Davis works with people with diverse backgrounds and circumstances. Therefore, should cash become an issue, one can offer collateral such as a title to property or other similar assets.

Your Duties and Rights as a Cosigner

Cosigning involves accountability. You become responsible in several ways when you agree to cosign for someone.

The cosigner becomes responsible for ensuring that the co-signer continues to:

1. Attend every required court proceeding 2. Comply with all stipulated conditions of their release 3. Remain in Connecticut 4. Communicate with the bail bondsman if such details change

Fortunately, you won't be in this position indefinitely - as long as the co-signer cooperates, you can apply to surrender the bond. However, doing so means that the co-signer will be placed back in custody. What you want to avoid is a situation in which the co-signer fails to appear in court, as this will require the whole amount of the bond to paid by you. Make sure you have all your questions answered before cosigning.