If you or your loved one has been arrested, it’s important to know your options. There are many types of bail bonds available, each with their own advantages and disadvantages.
While many people opt to hire the services of a bail bonds agent in Fort Worth, others prefer to post bail on their own using a cash bond.
What is a cash bail bond and how does it differ from other types of bonds? Here’s what you need to know about cash bail bonds in Tarrant County and whether they are the best solution for you or your loved one.
What Is a Cash Bond and How Does It Work?
A cash bond requires the defendant to pay the entire bail amount in cash and doesn’t require the services of a bail bondsman. After the defendant pays the bail amount, they are typically released from custody until their trail date.
Usually, judges only allow cash bail bonds when the defendant isn’t a flight risk and when the crime is considered minor (e.g. failing to pay fines in prior cases).
For most Tarrant County cash bail bonds, the court will hold on to the full bail amount until the trial and/or the defendant is sentenced. After that, if the defendant is found not guilty, the bail amount is returned to the defendant. However, if the defendant is found guilty, the court may keep some or all of the bail money.
Cash bonds can be paid in the form of cash, debit, or credit card.
Who Can Post a Cash Bond?
Courts typically allow the defendant, a family member, or a third party (e.g. a close friend or bail bondsman) to post a cash bail bond.
Posting a cash bail bond in Fort Worth is rather simple. Typically, the defendant (or whoever is posting bail) pays the bond at the jail’s cashier window and then a bond receipt is issued.
Keep in mind that whoever is posting bail must be able to pay in full for the bond. If the defendant fails to appear in court, the full bail amount will be forfeited to the court and the court will issue a warrant for their arrest. Also, as mentioned above, if the defendant is found to be guilty, the money for the cash bond will not be returned—even if the defendant complied with all the terms and conditions of the bond.
How PCS Bail Bonds Can Help You
One of the biggest disadvantages of a cash bond is that the defendant or his/her family must come up with a large sum of cash. Not many people have access to that kind of money, especially on such short notice. That’s why using the services of a Tarrant County bail bondsman could be beneficial.
At PCS Bail Bonds, we know that getting arrested is never a convenient experience. With our bail bonds in Fort Worth, we make it quick and easy to get you or your loved one the type of bail bond you need, no matter what the charge is. In fact, we provide 24-hour bail bonds in Texas for all kinds of charges including theft, drug possession, embezzlement, assault, and more.
To learn more about the types of bail bonds we provide in Tarrant County, contact us by phone at 817-335-1655, at our email, visit in-person, or fill out our bail bond request form.