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Law firms and bail bond agencies are the best sources of information about bail bonds. While the information may differ slightly, it will be sound and correct.

A signature bond allows a defendant to be released on his or her own recognizance and not have to pay any bail.

As of 2010, Kentucky, Illinois and Oregon were the only states in the country that outlawed bounty hunters. Instead, a bounty hunter who locates a defendant in those states must secure a court order to have local police authorized to make the arrest.

In states that do not permit commercial bail bonding, ten percent bonds are available through the courts. A ten percent bond allows the accused to pay ten percent of the total bail in order to obtain release.

Because a notary commission is authorized by a state agency, it is generally only good within the boundaries of that state. There are exceptions for a handful of states that allow notaries from bordering states the right to notarize documents.

The rules about which documents must be notarized vary from state to state. Let us know what document you are dealing with and we can tell you if it must be notarized.

If you want to post bail for someone arrested for a federal crime, you'll not only have to provide collateral but the court will hold a hearing - called a nebia hearing - to determine if your collateral is sufficient.

In addition to providing legal advice, defense attorneys can also help arrange bail, with some law firms acting as bonding agents.

Attorneys who appointed by the courts to represent individual who want an attorney but are not able to afford one are considered public defenders.

Recidivism is a term that refers to the likelihood of an arrested criminal to repeat an illegal behavior: In 1994, 68 percent of released prisoners were rearrested within a period of three years. The rearrest rate for violent offenders was almost 62 percent.

Under the normal bail arrangement, two promises are involved. The defendant pays a part of the bail and promises to show up in the court. The bail bond company promises to pay the entire amount of the bail to the court if the defendant decides instead to flee.

Did you know that it's technically incorrect to say you're going to get a document notarized? While it's the most commonly-understood vernacular, notaries technically notarize signatures, not documents.

A criminal defense attorney is required to provide the best defense possible, and not shirk any responsibilities, even when working in a court ordered capacity.