Bail Bonds Litchfield County Connecticut
Fast, Reliable Bail Bonds
in Litchfield County
One Courthouse for the Entire County
Litchfield County is located in the Northwest and is the largest county in Connecticut by area. All criminal cases receive a single venue in Torrington and rest of the details are provided below.
Understanding the Bail Process in Litchfield County
With an area larger than any other county in Connecticut, Litchfield County has towns like Salisbury, Sharon, and Canaan near the New York border while Hills and Housatonic valley near Torrington.
Police operation is divided between Connecticut State Police Troops B and L and the larger towns.
A bail commissioner or a judge determines the bail in 24 to 48 hours after arrest. He looks at the nature of the charges, past history of the individual, and whether they have permanent address in the town of residence.
In this process, Liza Davis Bail Bonds pays the bail amount and allows the accused person to go home.
Criminal cases are processed in Torrington Superior Court located at GA-18, 50 Field Street, Torrington, CT 06790. Bantam used to have its own courthouse but now it doesn't.
Holding at different locations
People can wait to be freed at:
• Connecticut State Police Troop L located at 452 Bantam Road, Litchfield, CT • Connecticut State Police Troop B located at 463 Ashley Falls Road, North Canaan, CT • Local police locks in Torrington and New Milford • New Haven Correctional Center, which is the state's jail for pre-trial detention • MacDougall-Walker in Suffield for serious offenses
Holding might take anywhere between 1 to 4 hours. If people have been moved to a correctional facility, it might take anywhere between 4 to 10 hours.
Rates for Bail Bottling in Litchfield County
Rates are constant in the state and every bonding operator informs you about rates.
• 10 percent of initial $5000 bail • 7 percent on amount above $5,000.
As an example: • $3,000 bail = $300 fee • $5,000 bail = $500 fee • $10,000 bail = $850 fee • $25,000 bail = $1,900 fee
Flexible payment plans are also available including assets like cars, real estate or domestic items. Many families have more assets than cash in their bank accounts.
Effect of Cosigning
This means you are in a legally binding contract and agree to pay the bail amount.
Putting your signature on the dotted line means that you have made yourself personally responsible for ensuring what the defendant does in relation to all of the following:
• Attend every hearing that is scheduled by Torrington Superior Court • Comply with any court directions given as a condition for release • Not leave the state unless authorized and sanctioned by a judge beforehand • Inform the bail bondsman if something changes, like the address, phone number, job, etc., that can affect how to contact you
In the event of a no-show, the entire bond is forfeited. In Connecticut, the state has a 150-day window to take the person in custody again, after which the entire bond amount is due from the person who signed it. It is Liza who explains everything to the customer in detail, without rushing them at all.
Common Questions About Litchfield County Bail Bonds
What is the court responsible for handling criminal cases in Litchfield County?
Torrington Superior Court (GA-18) located at 50 Field Street, Torrington, CT 06790. Every single small court, where each county has the same.
How much does a bail bond cost in Litchfield County?
10% of bail amount increase to 7% for higher amounts. If a person is arrested and charged with a $5,000 bail amount, they pay $500. If the bail amount is $10,000, then the bail bond will amount to $850. This is the rate set by the state hence the same rates are used throughout the country.
How long does it take the bail bonding process to go through?
In Troop L or Troop B, or any temporary lockup in Torrington or New Milford, the processing time ranges from 1 to 4 hours from the time the bail request is filed with the necessary documents. If a person has been already transferred to prison, the bail bonding time ranges from 4 to 10 hours.
Do you serve rural areas such as Salisbury, Norfolk, Canaan, and the Litchfield Hills?
Yes. There are lots of towns we serve in Litchfield County, such as Torrington, New Milford, Litchfield, Salisbury, Norfolk, Canaan, Sharon, Kent, Warren and lots of others. Nothing can prevent us from providing our services.
Do I have to be wealthy in order to get a bail bond in Litchfield County?
Yes. There are a number of financing plans available; weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly. If one has something to offer as collateral, such as a car title, land deed, or any other belongings, he can always get help from our bail agents.
What happens if someone skips bail in Litchfield County?
According to the law of Connecticut, the bondsman receives a time period of 150 days when he can search for the accused and return him. Otherwise, he will have to pay the complete amount himself. If there is any uncertainty about a date, do call us before the date instead of calling us after.
Offering services to all Litchfield County
Serving the whole of Northwest Connecticut.