Understanding the Bail Process

    • Arrest: A person is arrested and booked for a crime; they are now considered a defendant.

    • Jail: The defendant waits for their arraignment or first court appearance while they are in jail.

    • Arraignment: During a brief hearing, a judge will set the amount of money that must be paid for the defendant to be released from jail.

    • Payment: After the bond is set, the individual, or their friends or family, may pay the full amount, and the defendant will be released.

    • Bail Bondsman: If no one is able to pay the full amount, they can call in a bail bondsman for help. This means they will only have to pay a fraction of the total bond.

    • Release: After the bond is paid, the defendant is released from jail and can go about their daily lives as normal.

    • Court Appearances: For the bond to remain active, the individual is required to appear at all court appearances. Failure to abide by all requirements could put the client’s freedom at risk, as well as the money or collateral put up as a bond.

  • Defendants who aren’t released on bail have a harder time preparing their defense. They are also imprisoned as punishment for the duration they’re forced to remain in prison. If you are facing incarceration, time is of the essence and decisions should not be made lightly. If a client is being charged with a serious offense and poses a potential danger to the community and/or poses a flight risk, the price for their bond may be high or even denied. Fortunately, bail is typically available and affordable in a majority of criminal trials.

  • When you are caught in a financial situation, it can be difficult to choose whom you can trust to help. Cap City Bail Bonds & Notary gives you the advantage of having a licensed agent and an experienced company that can quickly determine the best way to handle your specific charges. We can get your bond posted without wasting your time with unnecessary approvals.

    Our knowledgeable agents will remain in constant contact with you to ensure you maintain an affordable bond. If any additional charges occur that may alter the process, slow down the release, or increase the bail bond, we will notify you as soon as possible.

  • Need money to fund your bond? Raising money is difficult – our experienced professionals completely understand this and are committed to assisting you. Whether you weren’t expecting an arrest or you’re low on funds, Cap City Bail Bonds can work with you to help you solve your financial bail needs. If you have a job or have lived in the immediate community with family ties, we invite you to call us and see how we can help. Bad credit is not a problem.

  • Our team is prepared to assist with all types of bail bonds, some of which include:

    • OMVI

    • Driving without a license

    • Illegal drug possession charges

    • Domestic violence

    • Spousal charges

    • Felony cases

    ​We’re well-versed in the area of white-collar crimes, such as real estate and insurance fraud situations that carry large bond amounts. Our Columbus bail bondsman and reliable team can also aid defendants charged with murder. Cap City Bail Bonds & Notary, partnered with Harper Brothers’ Bail Bonds, has several years of experience bailing out high-amount, high-profile cases in addition to working directly with defendants’ lawyers. We believe this cooperative alliance benefits both clients and attorneys.

  • ​We are ready to post bail anywhere in Columbus, no matter what the time or day. Our team can make financial services available to those incarcerated, as well as their family members. Just call or text (614) 626-9659 or fill out our contact form.