When an individual is arrested, he/she will receive a bail amount. In order to get released from jail, that individual will have to pay that amount in order to go home until their trial date. Therefore, if the defendant cannot afford bail, he/she can hire a bail bonds company to provide a bail bond. 

This answer depends on the case, the severity of the situation, and more. Typically, once all the paperwork is signed on your end, your bail bonds company will call the court or jail where your loved one is being withheld, and they will be released. To get a more accurate answer, ask your bail bondsman after you explain your particular case. 

As the loved one, you must advocate for the defendant. Since it can be tough for a defendant to contact a bail bonds company themselves, typically a loved one will be in charge of completing the process. You will have to communicate with the bail bonds company of your choice, and sign paperwork. It is also recommended that you ensure that your loved one shows up for their court date after being released from jail on bail. 

A judge will typically use something known as a bail calendar to determine the bail amount. However, the factors below can cause the bail amount to increase:

• the severity of the situation
• whether or not violence was involved
• whether or not the defendant has a criminal record 

If your loved one has notified you that he/she is incarcerated and looking to get out on bail, you should call a professional bail bonds company as soon as possible. At Mike's Bail Bonds, we are able to start the process at any time, day or night, and get the process started.