Cosigning is a common American practice. It's often done in relation to student loans, car loans, mortgages, etc. However, it's also possible to cosign a bail bond. Believe it or not, cosigning on a bail bond is no less common than anything else. When someone you know well and trust, such as a close friend [...]
Finding out that a friend or loved one has been arrested and taken into custody usually comes as a surprise - and often happens on a weekend. Under normal circumstances, when someone is arrested on a weekend they will have to wait until the following week before they can go before a judge. That means [...]
A few years ago, SB10, California's replacement for cash bail, was passed in the state government. After a significant outcry from residents, the bail industry, and law enforcement, the bail industry was able to get enough signatures to put a referendum - in the form of Proposition 25 - on the ballot. If passed, the [...]
