Liberty Bail Bonds offers comprehensive bail bond services designed to secure a quick and efficient release from jail. Our experienced team is available 24/7 to assist with any criminal charges, providing professional and compassionate support throughout the bail process. We understand the urgency of your situation and work diligently to ensure that bail is posted promptly, allowing you to focus on building your defense and getting your life back on track. Our services are tailored to meet your specific needs, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free experience. Contact us today for reliable and immediate bail bond assistance.

The best way to contact the team at Liberty Bail Bonds is by calling one of their dedicated phone lines, ensuring you receive immediate assistance. For residents in Hennepin or Minneapolis, call 612-340-0000; in Ramsey or St. Paul, call 651-771-0000; in Central, call 651-388-2000; in North, call 320-679-0088; and in South, call 507-453-0000. Additionally, you can reach out via the onsite contact form or email them at bonds@libertybail.com for non-urgent inquiries. The team is ready to provide the support you need, whenever you need it.

Bail bonds guarantee the court that the defendant will make all appearances until the case is over. The bond does not cover conditions imposed by the court or fines, costs or child support payments.

The defendant may call a bonding company directly from jail by using The Blue Book or another directory. More likely, family and friends are the ones to make the first call seeking a bail bond. The bail bond company will need basic information such as the defendant’s name and background information, including any past record, the amount of the bail, the jail's location, and possibly other basic information.

The premium is generally 10% of the bail bond plus travel expenses for the bail bond agent. For example, if the bail bond is $5,000, the premium charged by the bail bond company is around $530. The premium could be a little higher percentage on a $900 bond or less. This premium amount is non-refundable.

The bondsman has the authority to arrest and surrender the defendant at any time. Bail bond companies will exercise this power only if strong evidence exists that the defendant will not appear in court as ordered. A cosigner changing their mind is not considered enough evidence to revoke a bond. (See MN Statute 629.63.)

A forfeiture means the defendant missed a court appearance, and the bonding company has to pay the court the full amount of the bond within 90 days. The defendant and cosigner, in turn, owe the bonding company the full amount of the bond.

A discharge means the bonding company is released from all further obligations to the court.

A reinstatement means the court forgives all or part of a bond forfeiture.

No. Most bail bonds are written as signature bonds. We look at many factors, such as the length of time at a job, length of time at the current residence, credit rating, character, type of crime and past record, to determine whether collateral is needed. These factors are considered for both the defendant and the bond co-signer.

The collateral is held in a trust account and will be returned when the case has been completed and all obligations are satisfied.

Generally, yes. Exceptions can be made when a defendant is a homeowner, works full time and has a relatively small bond. The agent then evaluates the defendant and cosigner and agrees to write the bond or asks for an additional cosigner or collateral. The agent and cosigner agree on a time to meet at the jail, applications are filled out, the premium is collected, and the bond is posted. The entire process is relatively quick and simple and is usually completed in less than a half hour. For most bail bonds, it will be necessary to sign two simple documents.

When you bail somebody out, you take full responsibility for the defendant showing up in court. You guarantee the full amount of the bond if the defendant fails to appear in court. The bond cannot be forfeited if all required appearances are made. You are not criminally liable, but you are civilly liable in the event of a forfeiture.

The bond is forfeited and has to be paid to the court within 90 days. We receive notice from the court and contact the defendant and cosigner, if possible, to explain what has to be done. If the defendant turns himself in or is picked up, the bonding company can request that the bond be reinstated. If the defendant cannot be located or will not turn himself in, we work with police, sheriffs and bounty hunters to return them to custody. When they are returned to custody, we can petition the court to reinstate the bond. The reinstatement is up to the judge, but the court will usually reinstate a significant portion of the bond.

A bounty hunter has some powers that police do not have, such as transporting people across state lines and entering homes. We advise our agents to request assistance from the local police before doing a pickup. We do not condone the use of physical force or the use of or carrying of weapons.

When an individual is arrested for a crime, usually that person will be taken to a local law enforcement station for booking. After the defendant has been booked, the court or arresting authority has several options for release that may include:

• The defendant is released with no charges filed.
• Bail is set by the jail or court, or
• The defendant promises to appear in court and is released on their own recognizance.

A revocation means the bond is canceled and the defendant is remanded to custody.