There can be many questions that people may have regarding Vista bail bonds. It is completely understandable if you do not understand this process, especially if this is not something you have experienced before. Let’s get some more general information about bail bonds to make the process a little clearer.

1. Is it possible to lower the fees through the bondsman? There are agencies that do offer discounts for individuals who might be members in groups or organizations. This can include being active in the military, AARP, union and other groups. Typically, a person can receive a discount up to 20% on bail.

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Colorado Bail Bond-Related Measure Sparks Controversy

Larimer County, Colorado – Controversy is brewing in Colorado over Proposition 102– a November ballot measure seeking to change the handling of criminal defendants awaiting trial in Larimer County.

Proposition 102 would ban judges from assigning defendants to pretrial services on unsecured bonds with the exception of first-time offenders accused of non-violent misdemeanor crimes. In contrast, only defendants utilizing surety bonds obtained through a bail bond agency for a fee would be able to be assigned to pretrial services.

As background, pretrial services involve the screening and examination of a defendant by a bond commissioner who determines their flight risk and potential community threat if released. Under a personal recognizance bond, defendants promise to appear in court with no monetary commitment between the court and the defendant. Under a surety bond, defendants utilize the services of a bail bond agent, who agrees to guarantee the appearance of the defendant in court or pay the court the entire bond amount.

Opponents of Proposition 102 argue that the measure would lead to defendants spending increased jail time, ultimately leading to higher jail populations and increased state costs. Supporters of Proposition 102 point to public safety issues of offenders being released from jail on personal recognizance bonds.

County commissioners on Tuesday, September 14 unanimously approved a resolution against Proposition 102.

http://www.coloradoan.com/article/20100916/NEWS01/9160339/Officials-oppose-ballot-measure-on-bail-bonds

California Insurance Codes – Section 1728 and 1820

The California Insurance Codes are the compiled California laws regarding insurance, including the licensing of bail bond agents. Section 1728 requires that every bail bond agency have an office in the state to conduct business. In addition, the office location must be present on all license applications.

1728.
Every resident insurance fire and casualty broker-agent shall maintain a principal office in this state for the transaction of business. The address of the office shall, pursuant to Section 1658, be specified on all applications for license and renewal applications.

Subsequently, section 1820 requires that every bail agency prominently display their bail license in every office location.

1820.
Every bail license shall be prominently displayed in the office of the licensee.

All-Pro Bail Bonds complies with this law by operating 10 different office locations throughout the state of California. They are located in the Bay Area down to San Diego serving jails in over 20 markets. All-Pro Bail Bonds have offices in the following locations:

323 Texas Street – Fairfield, CA 94533 – 707.421.1211
2117 Merced Avenue – Fresno, CA 93721 – 559.230.2245
1230 1st Street #203 – Gilroy, CA 95020 – 408-848-2663
1490 R Street – Merced, CA 95340 – 209.527.2245
1200 H Street – Modesto, CA 95354 – 209.527.2245
208 Marshall Street – Redwood City, CA 94063 – 650.336.2245
109 West C Street, Suite E – San Diego, CA 92101 – 619.702.2245
1100 N. 1st Street – San Jose, CA 95112 – 408.286.2245
1345 S. Mooney Blvd. – Visalia, CA 93277 – 559.733.2245
510 Hacienda, Suite 108 – Vista, CA 92081 – 760.941.2245