SIGNATURE BONDS
SIGNATURE BONDS
SIGNATURE BONDS FOR HOUSTON, TX
When someone with no prior criminal record and no serious risk of flight is arrested for a minor crime, the criminal justice system understands that there is very little reason to believe this person will harm the community or not attend their trial. Therefore, it may not make sense to force this person to await their trial in jail or spend thousands to post bail. Defendants in this position may be offered signature bonds.
Signature bonds are bail bonds that don’t require the defendant to provide money or property to the court in exchange for their freedom until trial. They just need to swear an oath (and sign it) that they will appear for their trial as ordered. Once this is done, the defendant is free to prepare for their trial from home.
At Action Bail Bonds, we provide information about signature bonds as part of our bail bonds services. If you think that the defendant you’re hoping to free may qualify for a signature bond, don’t hesitate to ask us.
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Remember, even if the defendant is released on a signature bond, they still have to attend their trial as ordered. If they don’t appear, the court may issue a fine and a warrant for the defendant’s arrest. It will be much harder to qualify for another bail bond with that on their record, never mind a signature bond.
If you or a loved one has been arrested in Houston, TX or Harris County, we invite you to give us a call. Our team will help you explore all your options, including signature bonds. Contact us now to get started.
