One question we are often asked is once bail money has been posted, how long will it take for the loved one to be released from jail? The answer to this question isn’t exact since there isn’t a standard time that is always followed when it comes to getting someone released. The usual time frame is within 4-8 hours once bail has been posted. It is possible it could take even longer, depending o…Read More
If you or a loved one has been arrested, then you are likely going to want to make the process go as quickly as possible. The first thing to know is that you can’t get out of jail until bail has been set. To do this you will need to appear before the judge. They will look at your background, the details of your arrest, and the crime you have been accused of, and decide the amount that bail will …Read More
If someone is arrested, it is helpful to know what the judge looks at to determine how much the bail amount should be. They they will be looking at many different factors, but ultimately they will be the one to set the amount, and there isn’t a guarantee it will be what you expect. Understanding the main things they will look at will better help you understand the bail bond process, and take som…Read More
We get involved with bail after someone has been arrested and is in need of money to get out of jail. Once the person has been bailed out, they often wonder what is next. We are asked many different questions about what someone can and can’t do while out on bail. These questions are welcome and normal since for many people it is their first time being arrested and getting bailed out. Most people…Read More
If you have a loved one that has been arrested and has now been bailed out, you should know that they will need to return for required court dates. However, there is the chance that the person that has been bailed out will skip out of the area while on bail. What do you do now? (more…)…Read More
You may have heard the terms bail bond agent or bail bondsman, but aren’t sure if there is a difference. Well, we are going to answer that question today in this blog! (more…)…Read More
Bail Bonds are a type of security with the court, in which the defendant is released before the trial so they won’t have to spend the time in jail. The money put up for bail is to give incentive for the defendant to show up and not skip out on their court dates. A bail bond company will provide this surety to the court and this allows someone to be released without having to have the entire bond…Read More
We understand that most people aren't going to be very familiar with the terms that are used during the bail bond process. However, we work in this industry every day and want to give you some basic explanations of different terms that you may hear when someone you love has been arrested. There are many different terms that we could include, so we will split them up over many different blogs, but …Read More
We are talking about the basics of Bail bonds today. Many peoples only knowledge about bail and the justice system is from TV shows and movies. But this is unfortunate since they often are inaccurate. If you aren’t 100% certain what a bail bond is, then this blog is for you. (more…)…Read More
The thought of being arrested and needing a bail bondsman is scary to many people. While it sure isn’t best case scenario, if you know a few simple things the process will be simple and not as scary. (more…)…Read More
Our professional agents are available anytime day or night to secure the release of you or your loved ones from jail for the duration of the court case.
We'll work to ensure that the defendant is always up to date on what they need, where they need to be, and when they need to be there as the trial progresses.
A–1 covers all of Northern Indiana, including Koskiusko, Allen and all surrounding counties. Mark and Michelle Alfano are registered bail agents in 38 Indiana counties.
