Bail Industry News

For families in Santa Clarita, one of the first questions we get asked after someone’s arrest is: “How long will they be in jail if we don’t post their bail?” The answer depends on several factors, but waiting almost always makes things harder, longer, and more stressful than people expect. Here’s what families should know….

California’s Proposed SB 562 Threatens Bail Agents and Public Safety The bail industry is pushing back against SB 562 bail legislation, a proposed California bill that could drastically change how bail operates in our communities. At SCV Bail Bonds, we work around the clock, 365 days a year to help people regain their freedom while…

During their investigation into a spate of robberies and other crimes that occurred between August and October of this year, the LAPD has announced that they apprehended a Canyon Country man in connection to these incidents. The crimes involved a kidnapping, carjacking, and several ATM thefts. The suspect, a 40-year-old Canyon Country man, was arrested…

Knowing your rights can be valuable in a lot of situations – especially when you’re being arrested and taken into custody. Certain rights can and will be taken from you upon arrest, however, others cannot (or aren’t supposed to be, at least). Below is a list of rights that inmates have. The Right to Remain…

An initiative qualified for the ballot last Tuesday that would roll back parts of the controversial Prop 47, approved in 2014, to address jail overcrowding. Back then California was dealing with dangerously overcrowded prisons and jails with no idea how to reduce it. Then the California State Government came up with Proposition 47, a law…

When a defendant is arrested and taken into custody, they go through a procedure known as booking and processing. It includes taking the arrestee’s photo, recording their fingerprints, conducting a comprehensive national background check to look for any warrants, and more. The final step in the process is to set bail for those who are…

There are few phrases that instill fear and anxiety in someone like “You have the right to remain silent…”. It’s the first line of what is known as the Miranda Rights and police are obligated to inform every arrestee of them. But, what are they? What do they mean? Below is a brief description of…

Over the past few years, California has flirted with the idea of either outright getting rid of – or significantly altering the use of – the cash bail system by enacting zero bail programs. On the one side are critics who claim that it unfairly affects the poor who, since they cannot afford bail, are…

Bail reform has been one of the political goals of many state governments across the country – including California. While state efforts have been unsuccessful, local, county-level reforms do not need to be signed off on by the governor. As such, a zero-bail policy is now in effect in Los Angeles County. What a Zero-Bail…

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at SCV Bail Bonds! It’s been a long year, and we look forward to many more serving our clients. Remember while you’re celebrating this year to be careful should you choose to enjoy alcohol. The SCV Sheriff Station deputies have scheduled extra patrols to ensure that they catch those…

Lawmakers in the California State Senate have passed legislation to release nearly all defendants from custody by creating the “absolute right” to bail – even for dangerous defendants. Defendants facing charges for serious crimes would be released from jail should the new legislation pass. Some of those charges include: Domestic violence Felony sexual assault on…

By now you’ve probably heard about the smash and grab robberies that have been happening in various cities and states. Recently, Los Angeles police arrested 14 people suspected of participating in these crimes around the city. However, with zero bail policies still in place, the suspects were quickly released after booking and processing. LAPD Chief…

Getting arrested can be a stressful and confusing ordeal, and those who find themselves in police custody typically want to find the fastest way back out of it. Usually, a bail bond is going to be the fastest way to get out of jail, but that process can be jeopardized by making the wrong choices…

When a friend or loved one gets arrested, it can be a stressful, frightening experience for those who are close to them. Despite the tumultuous emotions, one of the first decisions you need to make is whether or not to bail them out of jail. Being accused of a crime is scary, and one of…

Most of the time, when someone is arrested, they will be able to post bail and remain out of custody as they await their court date. However, in some situations, bail is revoked and the accused will have to remain in custody. There are a few reasons why this can happen, the most common of…

The reality of bail is that it’s a simple, clear-cut process you can use to get someone out of jail. However, there are a lot of misleading myths out there about bail and the bail bond process. We’d like to take a little time to dispel 3 myths about bail bonds. Bail Bonds Are Cash…

There are many reasons why bailing someone out of jail is a good idea. They can continue to show up for work, attend classes, or tend to family obligations while they await their court date. However, there are a few things that can cause someone’s bail to be revoked and land them back in custody….

The Corona Virus has upended life as we know it. While residents of a few California Counties are able to go about life in a more or less normal fashion, many of us have had to make do with what’s available – which isn’t much. When it comes to law enforcement, perhaps one of the…

Do you remember SB10? It was passed in 2018 and sold to voters as a way to deal with the “unfair” bail system. What it actually did was give more power to judges, more money for probation departments, and end the use of money bail. In place of money bail, judges would be granted much…

A man was arrested, cited, and released three times in the same day by police in Glendora. Allegedly, the man was stealing vehicles and other merchandise when he was arrested by police. Due to California’s new “zero-bail” initiative taking place in counties across the state, arrestees suspected of committing crimes are generally cited and released…