Finding out that a loved one has been arrested can be a shocking and frightening process, and a million questions will likely fly through your mind—what have they been arrested for? Where are they being held? Was anyone hurt? Realistically, the only thing you can do for someone that’s been put in jail is to […]

What Is an Indemnitor? A bail bond indemnitor or “co-signer” is the person responsible for signing a bond for bail on behalf of the defendant. To be an indemnitor, they must first be eligible and willing to take responsibility for the defendant—which is important, since bail bond indemnitor responsibilities include being held liable by the

Many have called for a bail reform in Texas to change the way that defendants are detained while they await trial for a crime they’ve been accused of, but not yet found guilty. Some claim that Texas jails are brimming with too many low-risk, low-level defendants. For example, the Harris County Jail houses approximately 9,000

Many are calling for a bail bond reform in Texas, claiming that the current system treats defendants unfairly, and could be detrimental to their mental health. The bail system right now keeps defendants detained in jails while they await trial, unless they can afford to post bail. Many in favor of bail reform argue that

It can be a stressful and frightening experience when you first find out your loved one has been arrested and taken to jail. The first thing you’ll probably want to do is call them and make sure that they’re okay—if this isn’t possible, just remain calm. Most prisoners get one phone call, and they’ll probably