There are many things to consider if you have a loved one in jail. If you work to help them get out of jail, then you will likely be the co-signer. This means you have a responsibility to the court to make sure that your friend or family member appears for all their court dates. And, with that responsibility comes some risk; if they skip bail, you could be held responsible for the full bail amount. Because of this, many people worry about bailing someone out. But, there are huge rewards and benefits for helping a loved one get out of jail: Here are 3 that we have seen in our years of experience working as bail agents in Delaware.
When someone sits in jail, it isn’t ideal for a lot of people. Obviously, it’s not good for the person actually in jail, but it’s also difficult for employers (who have lost an employee), friends and family members who feel the loss, and taxpayers – who are paying for the jail to be operated. Because of this, it is important to bail out your loved one if they are arrested – to keep their outlook positive, help them keep their job, and bring them home where they belong.
It’s difficult to prepare a case while the defendant is sitting in jail. Lawyers need to do research and interview everyone involved. Things like getting internet and phone service are easy when you’re not in jail – but very difficult when the person you’re trying to help cannot communicate easily with the outside world. Bailing them out of jail will allow them to work on their case closely with a lawyer to begin building their case.
Arrests are disruptive – when someone is taken from their normal routine, everyone else suffers as well. Employers often have to let people go when they aren’t able to be at work. Sitting in jail is useless: Bail your loved one out so that they can go back to work, and begin building their case.
If you are working to get a loved one out of jail, don’t hesitate: Call 1st Choice Bail Bonds immediately so that we can begin the bail process. Once they are bailed out, they can begin building their case, keep their job, and get back to normal life!