California State bail bonds (also known as surety bonds)
Written to secure release on bail set by a California court. This is the everyday bail bond and most of what we process through the Hanford office.
Types of bail bonds.
A bail bond is one of several ways someone can be released while a California case runs. Here's how they compare, and the bonds Kings County Bail Bonds writes in Hanford and across Kings County.
The five basic forms of release.
A bail bond is only one option. Other forms of release exist, but have different requirements. The bail bond is all a licensed agent can provide.
| Form of release | Who posts it | What it costs | If the person misses court |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash bond | You, in full, at the jail or with the court. | The full bail amount, in cash. | The cash is forfeited to the court. |
| Surety bondThis is what we write | A licensed bail agent, at your request. | A premium, generally 10% of the bail. | The bond is forfeited and you and the agent must work to resolve. |
| Own recognizance | Nobody. The court releases the person on their signed promise to appear. | Nothing. | A warrant for the person's arrest. |
| Citation release | Nobody. The arresting officer issues a citation. | Nothing. | A warrant, same as above. |
| Property bond | You, by letting the court record a lien. | A lien against property, not cash. | The court can order the property sold. |
A co-signer (indemnitor) on a surety bond becomes financially responsible for the full bond amount if the defendant fails to appear. What a co-signer agrees to.
The bonds we write.
All four are surety bonds. What changes is the court and the amount in some cases.
Federal bonds
Written for cases in federal court, where the paperwork and the court's requirements differ from state court. Say it's a federal case when you call.
Appeal bonds
Posted after a conviction, while the case is on appeal.
Large bonds
We have expertise in handling large bonds, and can offer professional information and assistance in this area.
Not sure which one applies?
You don't need to work that out before you call. Give us the name and the jail, and a licensed agent will check what bail was set and tell you what the bond would cost. Kings County Bail Bonds, over 40 years in Hanford.