Questions about 1% down bail bonds

It means you can start the bond with 1% of the bail amount as a down payment, on approved credit. On a $20,000 bail that is $200 to start. The premium itself is still 10% of the bail amount (8% with the attorney or veteran discount), and the rest is paid on a monthly plan.

Yes, when it is a down payment and not a discount. California bail agents must charge the premium their surety has on file with the Department of Insurance. Jane Un Bail Bonds offers 1% down through its Bail Today, Pay Later® payment plan, which Jane started in 2004.

Usually a co-signer with a steady job. Bring a recent pay stub, your employer's contact information or other proof of work. Approval depends on the bail amount, the charge and the co-signer's credit and income. If you do not qualify, call anyway. We often find a way.

The paperwork can start the moment you call. Release time depends on the jail and how busy booking is, so nobody can promise an exact hour. We will tell you where things stand.

The premium is set by the filed rate. California rules allow only certain actual expenses on top, such as notary fees or out of county travel, and we will tell you about any before you sign.

No. The premium pays for the bond and is earned when the person is released. Collateral, if any was taken, is returned after the case ends and the bond is exonerated.

Yes, for qualifying moms to be. See our program page for the terms. If you do not meet them, ask anyway. We are often able to help.

No. Jane Un Bail Bonds is a private bail agent licensed by the California Department of Insurance, License #1843448. We are not part of any police department, jail or court.