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Q1. What Should I Know Before I Contact A Bail Agent?​​​
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A. There is certain helpful information that a Bail Bondsman will need in order to help you in a fast & efficient manner:
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What county jail is the person currently in custody?
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What is the full name of person in jail? The bail bondsman will need this information in order to contact the jail to get further bail information.
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What is the amount of the bail? The bail agent will get this information when they contact the jail if you do not have it. Once the Bail Bondsman has the confirmed bail amount, the bail bondsman can then speak with you pertaining to the cost of posting a bond and process to get the your friend or loved one out of jail.
Q2. How much is bail for DWI in Minnesota?
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A. How a DWI bail bond works should a person already have DWI(s) on his or her record the court and/or judge may order a standard DWI bail bond in the amount of $12,000. A conditional or unconditional bail bond may also be an option.
Q3. What does bail cost?
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A. By standard, the typical industry rate for a bail bond is 10% of the principle bail bond amount set by the courts, For example, if the amount of the bail bond is $10,000, the fee is $1,000. In Minnesota, strict insurance laws/ require a specific minimum of the premium to be collected before a bail bond can be executed in Minnesota by a bail bond company/bail bondsman. A Bail Bond that is less 1,000 or less, the premium required to execute the bond is 100.00, no less can be collected.
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The required premium amount is dictated based on principle amount of the bail bond. Depending on the size of the bail bond. Once the premium requirements are satisfied, a bail bond company can offer payment plan options for the remaining bail bond premium, if applicable. A-Affordable Bail Bonds offers the lowest money down allowed by law & Interest free payment plans.
Q4. Can I post a DWI Bail Bond in Minnesota to avoid the alcohol monitor?
A. Defendants charged with driving under the influence in Minnesota may be given the option of being placed on the alcohol-monitoring device, without posting bail, to secure release from custody. However, a defendant typically can post a unconditional DWI Bail Bond to avoid the alcohol monitor.