If you are thinking about working with a bail bonds agent but are still on the fence, just know that there are very good reasons for doing so. An experienced bail bonds agent makes the bail process much easier for you by offering you 5 distinct advantages.

To learn more about these advantages, keep reading.

Note: If you are ready to work with a bail bonds agent right now, call us anytime or visit our Bail Bond Online page and submit a bail application. We are available 24/7.

1. You Get Out Of Jail Faster

One of the main advantages of working with a professional bail agent is that they get you out of jail quickly. They do this by making the bail process affordable.

The biggest impediment to paying bail for many people is its cost.

Since high bail amounts prevent most people from paying their bail directly, they have three options.

OPTION ONE: They can wait for their friends and family to put together enough money to pay the full bail amount.

OPTION TWO: They can pay a 10% premium to a bail bond company to post the bond on their behalf.

OPTIONS THREE: They can NOT pay the bail amount at all and wait in jail until their case has concluded.

In our view, option two is by far the best choice. Paying a 10% premium on the total bail amount is doable for most people, especially since many bail bond companies (us included) offer flexible payment plans.

Not only do bail bond companies offer a workable payment solution for you, but they also process your bail so that you do not have to.

Side Note On Bail Premiums

You might be wondering what happens to the rest of your bail amount when you choose option two…since you only have to pay a 10% premium to your bail bond company.

Well, the bail bond company covers the remaining 90% with the full expectation that you will meet all of the court’s requirements.

If you satisfy all of the court’s requirements, then…

The court will return the full bail amount to the bail bond company. Please keep in mind, however, that the bail company will keep your premium, as it is non-refundable.

2. You Keep Most Of Your Money

As you can see, one of the top advantages of working with a bail bonds agent is that you get to keep most of your money on hand rather than pay a huge amount upfront.

It is not uncommon for bail in Tennessee to run between $5,000 to $200,000, so we are sure you can see how helpful only paying a 10% premium in installments is.

This is especially true given that court cases can go on for weeks, months, or in some extreme cases, even years. And you do not get your bail amount back until your case has concluded.

Aside from high bail amounts and long court cases, there is also the issue of losing the money you put up for bail.

If you pay the bail amount yourself, it is possible to lose your money if you do not meet all of the court’s requirements, which can take a big financial toll.

To get around this issue, people often provide property, jewelry, a house, or some other form of value as collateral to their bail agent.

3. You Get Professional Assistance

Posting bail is an unfamiliar process for people who have never had to deal with the court system. It can be an emotional and even overwhelming experience, but fortunately, working with a knowledgeable bail bond agent can help tremendously.

Think of your bail agent as your assistant and guide.

Their job is to walk you through what to expect, remind you of your court dates, offer assistance during emergencies (for example, if your car breaks down while you are going to court), and remind you of your rights so that the legal system cannot take advantage of you in any way!

They will also work with you to fill out important paperwork associated with your bail bond and thus help you avoid mistakes that could prolong your court case and keep you in jail longer.

Need to turn yourself in? If so, then we would recommend finding a professional to guide you.

One of the best things you can do if you have a warrant for your arrest is to call a local bail bond company immediately. They can let you know where you need to go and how much your bail amount is.

4. You Can Locate Friends Or Loved Ones Easily

There are nine jails and prisons in Memphis, Tennessee, all of which have different numbers, hours, and procedures. This can make finding your friend or loved one somewhat challenging.

Working with an experienced bail bond agent simplifies the search process, keeping you from having to scour the web for the right resources or calling every jail in Memphis.

A knowledgeable bail bond agent will be able to quickly pinpoint your friend’s or loved one’s location and let you know.

A List of Jails in Memphis

For those unfamiliar with the different jail facilities in the Memphis area, they are:

  1. Shelby County Jail – 201 Poplar Avenue Memphis, TN
  1. Shelby County Juvenile Detention Bureau – 616 Adams Avenue Memphis, TN
  1. Shelby County Correctional Center – 1045 Mullins Station Road Memphis, TN
  1. Shelby County Division Of Correction – 201 Poplar Avenue Memphis, TN
  1. FCI Memphis – 1101 John A Denie Road Memphis, TN
  1. Mark H Luttrell Transition Center – 6000 State Road Memphis, TN
  1. Shelby County Jail Women’s Facility – 6201 Haley Road Memphis, TN
  1. Shelby Adult Offender Center – 961 Sycamore View Road Memphis, TN
  1. Shelby Training Center – 3420 Old Getwell Road Memphis, TN

*The source of jail information is Countyoffice. org.

5. Flexible payment plans

The last major reason to work with a bail bond company is that you get flexible payment plans. We have mentioned this already, but we want to highlight it because of its importance.

The truth is that bail bonds with payment plans are cheaper and more convenient than cash bonds that you pay directly.

If you have a large bail amount, we strongly recommend contacting us for a flexible payment plan. We will work closely with you to create a plan that fits your budget!

Contact Us

We have been providing bail bonds for people for over ten years and are available to help anybody regardless of their situation. We provide bail bonds in Memphis, Collierville, Bartlett, Germantown, Millington, and all of Shelby County.

Do you need a bail bond in Memphis, Tennessee, or anywhere else in our service area? Call us anytime!