You just got word that someone you care about has been taken into custody. Now what? Here are a few tips to help you make it through the tough road ahead.
Don’t Panic
Remain calm. You can’t be much help to anyone if you give in to stress or panic. The person who has been arrested will already be feeling the immense pressure of the situation.
Do your best to compartmentalize what you are feeling until you’ve gotten your loved one back home. Then, the two of you can begin sorting through the emotions and legal aftermath.
Find Out the When and Where
Start by asking where your loved one was arrested and where they are being held. You should also try to find out their booking number and what charges they’re facing. While you won’t necessarily need to find out the exact jail address, you will need to know what county they are in so you can contact the appropriate bond location.
Get in Touch with a Bail Bondsman
Your loved one will likely be eligible for bail. Bail bonds are the amount of money someone must post to get out of custody until their trial. However, the financial impact of high bail amounts can be a major obstacle to securing release. That’s where a bail bondsman can assist. A 2nd Chance Bail Bonds provides a way to post bail when the amount set by the court is too high to pay out of pocket. You only pay a portion of the amount the court has ordered as your bond fee to us, and we’ll take care of the rest.
You’ve got to act fast. We want to get your family member back home as quickly as possible. The quickest way to begin the bail process is online. You can enter all the information we need directly on our website. We will be alerted immediately, contact you with additional steps and begin the bond process right away.
Learn About the Legal Process
Your loved one may have to wear an ankle monitor while out on bond. If they are ordered to remain in their home as part of the bond conditions, they could be required to wear a house arrest bracelet. Not everyone has to wear an ankle monitor while on bond. However, it’s a possibility you need to be aware of. Fortunately, A 2nd Chance can handle both bail and any monitoring requirements by working with our sister company A 2nd Chance Monitoring.
Be There for the One You Care About
One of the best things you can do for your loved one is provide emotional support. Be a source of reassurance while they deal with the stress and legal repercussions of the incident. Help them focus on what’s ahead.
Connect With Our Bail Bonds Team
A 2nd Chance Bail Bonds is a trusted bonding company that proudly serves clients throughout the greater Atlanta metro area. We also work with clients and families in Cobb, Fulton, Barrow, and Gwinnett counties.
If a loved one has been arrested, contact A 2nd Chance Bail Bonds in Atlanta, and let us guide you through the next steps. We can help with everything from the bonding process to providing a court-approved ankle tracker. Give us a call, and let’s get your loved one their second chance!
