Once a person has been arrested, they will go through the booking process, which can take anywhere from 45 minutes to several hours. After a judge sets the amount for the bond, the defendant has the option to post bail and be released until their arraignment hearing. The purpose of the bond is to ensure the defendant's attendance in court. The bonding company makes a guarantee to the court that they will pay the full amount of the bond if the defendant fails to appear. 

To post a bond, a cosigner or indemnitor is required. This person, typically a friend or relative, will sign a contract with the bonding company accepting financial responsibility if the defendant fails to attend court dates. This obligation remains in effect until the court releases the bonding company from the case.

If the defendant fails to appear in court, the cosigner or indemnitor must either surrender the defendant to the bonding company or work to have the case reset. If the defendant absconds, the cosigner or indemnitor will be responsible for paying the full amount of the bond, which the bonding company will then forward to the court.

Once the cosigner or indemnitor has signed a contract with the bail bonding company, the bail agent will complete the necessary paperwork for the defendant's release. You can co-sign either in person at our office, by email, or fax. After the jail processes the paperwork, the defendant will be released. Please note that the release time for the Cumberland County Detention Center can take up to 8 hours