Bail Bonds in Long Beach, CA

Do You Have A Loved One in Custody in the Long Beach Police Department Jail? Do You Need a Bail Bonds Company in Long Beach?

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If you have a loved one arrested in the Long Beach PD Jail, please call 562) 200-0090 for free inmate information.  We understand most people have never been in this situation before, our Licensed Professional Bail Agents can save you the time of having to drive down to the Long Beach Police Department Jail.  Often times, people are not aware of the Arrest Process and can spend hours researching inmate information that can be obtained in one call to any of our Licensed Bail Agents.  Please allow Bail Bonds Long Beach. Net an opportunity to earn your trust and respect, by answering all questions you may have and proving the best possible Bail Bonds Service in Long Beach & Los Angeles County.

Long Beach Bail Bonds Process

The most common form of initial contact with a Long Beach Bail Bonds Company or Bail Bondsman is through a phone call from either a family member or the inmate themselves. Inmates at the Long Beach PD Jail are allowed to make collect calls from their cells.  Initially the Long Beach Bail Bonds Company will gather basic information such as name and contact numbers for possible cosigners for the Bail Bond agreement.  One of our Licensed Bail Bonds Agents will ask a number of questions to evaluate the risk of having the inmate released on a Bail Bond.  Every Bond is evaluated on a case by case basis. Questions can include the defendants past criminal record, employment and residence history for both the inmate and the cosigner/s.  This is a Bail industry standard, so expect this regardless of what Bail Bonds Company or Bail Bondsman you use.  Once the Bail Bond is approved, the client will be asked to sign Bail Bond documentation that can also be completed via fax or email.  Once the paperwork is completed, our Licensed Bail Bonds Agent will take the necessary paperwork to the Long Beach Jail to "post the Bail Bond".  The entire Bail Bond Process in Long Beach can take approximately 1-2 hours. 

What Will be the Bail Bond Cost?

California Bail Law mandates that the Bail Bond fee charged is 10% of the total Bail Amount. (for example, the total Bail Amount is $10,000, your cost should be 10% which is $1,000.) There are a few exceptions where Bail Bond Companies are allowed to charge a discounted rate of 8% of the total Bail Bond Amount.  These exceptions include:

• Clients that are represented by a Private Attorney
• Active Union Members
• Active Military personnel & Veterans
• AARP Members

Why Choose Bail Bonds Long Beach .Net

The Long Beach Jail is surrounded by lots of Bail Bond Companies and Bail Bondsman, but people choose us for many reasons.  More About Bail Bonds Long Beach Click Here.

• Professional and confidential Bail Bonds Service
• Bail Bonds by Fax or Email - We can do the whole Bail Bond Process via fax or email to save you time, and a trip to the Long Beach Jail
• Bail Bondsman Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, all year round
• Can't  get to our office, our Bail Bond Agents come to you
• Provide Payment Plans (O.A.C) &  Interest free financing
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In general, the entire process at the Long Beach Jail (booking, posting Bail, inmate release ..etc.) is usually less delayed than the average Sheriff or Police Station due to the smaller inmate capacity of its Jail.  As you can imagine, the Bail Bond Process itself is different in every station due to the way the Jail itself operates.  Below you will find some helpful information that will help you better understand the Long Beach Jail system.  For F.A.Q. click here.

The Long Beach Police Department Jail Booking Process

When a person is arrested at the Long Beach Police Jail, there is a process that must be completed before a Bail Bondsman can post a Bail Bond on behave of the inmate.  This process is commonly known as "Booking Process".  Once a person is arrested and placed in custody of the Long Beach Police Jail, the Jailer will take inventory of the arrestee's belongings as he/she searches for weapons, drugs, paraphernalia or any other threats. Then the Jailer at Long Beach Jail will fingerprint and run a background check on the individual to ensure that there isn't any outstanding warrants or possible probation / parole holds.  The fingerprints are tracked through the "Live Scan" system, which will check / update local, state and federal databases.  This process can take several hours depending on the workload the Jailers are experiencing at the time.  At this point some Jails will allow the inmate to make a phone call prior to being assigned to a cell; other Jails have phones within the cells.  Some inmates will try to contact a Bail Bonds Company directly (we take collect calls); others will contact a family member or loved one first.  Whichever way it may be, the faster Bail Bonds Long Beach .Net is contacted the faster we can start the Bail Bond Process.  Also the results for the criminal background/ warrant check can take several hours and must be completed in order for a Bail Bonds Agent or Bail Bondsman to be allowed to post Bail. 

Long Beach Police Department Jail Visitation Hours

The Long Beach PD Jail allows inmates to receive a 15 minute visit limited to 1 adult and 2 children. The visiting schedule at the Long Beach PD Jail is (10:30am – 11:45am & 6:00pm - 7:30pm) Thurs-Sun.  Children are required to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.  The Long Beach PD Jail requires all visitors to show a valid government issued photo identification.  It is recommended to show up as early as possible, accommodations are on a first come, first serve basis; and can be delayed if the Jail deputy’s workload is elevated.  All visitors at the Long Beach PD Jail are subject to search and will be arrested if any warrants, illegal Drugs or weapons are found by the Jail Deputy.   

Options for Release

A Bail Bond is not the only option for release from the Long Beach PD Jail. There are several options for the release of an inmate. These options include:

• Bail Bond - A written promise signed by a defendant or a surety (one who promises to act in place of another) to pay an amount fixed by a court should the defendant named in the document fail to appear in court for the designated criminal proceeding at the date and time specified.

• Cash Bail - Requires payment of the full Bail Amount. The inmate will be released if he/she is    clear for Bail, and will be reimbursed once he/she has appeared to all required court dates. This  is a good alternative for those who have a very minimal bail amount. Cash Bail can be posted for large amounts as long as the payee is able to source the money and willing to have the money tied up for the long periods of time.  Money is sourced to ensure that it wasn't obtained through illegal means.

• Property Bonds- As the name indicates, this option involves real estate. The process can take   several weeks and is similar to a real estate transaction. The property must have at least 150% of the Bail Amount in equity. There are fees involved, check with your local authorities for specific fees.With this option, the court can foreclose the property if the defendant fails to appear to all mandated court dates.

• "CITE OUT"- This is when a person is arrested, then released after being issued a citation that   states the date he/she must return to court.  Very common for traffic violations and minor infractions.  If the defendant fails to appear in court, the defendant will most likely be issued a warrant. 

• Own Recognizance (O.R.) - Only a judge can grant a defendant to be released on "O.R.".  The defendant is released with a written promise that he / she will attend all required court dates.There are several factors that a judge usually takes into consideration when releasing a inmate on O.R. These factors include the severity of the crime, the individuals criminal history, current employment, ties with family/local community, and the overall likeliness that the individual will flee. O.R. is not guaranteed even if the defendant satisfies all of these factors.

Long Beach Police Department Jail Release Process

There is also a process that must occur prior to a person is being released.  Like the booking process, this process can vary depending on the workload each Jail or sheriff / Police Station has.  Smaller sheriff / Police Stations can take only a few minutes, while larger Jails (like county) can take several hours before releasing an individual.  The Long Beach PD Jail usually takes anywhere from 30 minutes - 1 hour to release an inmate after posting the Bail Bond.  Once an individual is released he/she can claim personal property, and go home.

About Long Beach Police Department & Jail

The Long Beach Jail is located in the Long Beach Police Department at:
400 W. Broadway Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802. 

According to the City of Long Beach Website:

JAIL DIVISION
Jail Division Administrator
The Jail Division performs many essential tasks within the Police Department including booking and housing adult men and women in the Jail, Jail Administration and Support services, Civic Center security, Booking Desk operations, Business and Information Desk services, and Live Scan services. Transportation team are essential support services ensuring inmates housed in the Jail are escorted and transported to both the Long Beach Courthouse and other county facilities.  The Jail, business desk, booking and security for the Civic Center hours of operation are 24 hours a day seven days a week.

Booking Desk
The booking desk serves as the point of intake for adult subjects arrested and brought to the Long Beach Jail. Over 18,000 prisoners are booked at the Long Beach Police Department annually. The booking desk operates 24/7 and handles all duties associated with prisoner intake and release to include data entry and handling property.

Men and Women’s Jail
The Long Beach City Jail is one of California’s largest City Jails.  Approximately 18,000 inmates are booked annually.  Detention Officers assigned to the Jail attend an Adult Core Corrections Officer training course within their first year of employment. Long Beach participates in California Standards Authority Standards of Training for Corrections program.

Detention Officers and Detention Officer Supervisors are responsible for the care, custody and supervision of inmates housed in the Jail.  This includes performing assigned tasks, which ensure the safety and security of the Jail, which includes direct visual observation of inmates confined in the Long Beach Jail.  Officers monitor changes in the Jail environment and ensure the facility operations, and security procedures are not breached.

About Long Beach, CA

Long Beach is a city located in Southern California, on the Pacific coast. It is situated in Los Angeles County, about 20 miles (32 km) south of downtown Los Angeles. Long Beach borders Orange County on its southeast edge.

Long Beach is the 38th-largest city in the nation and the sixth-largest in California. As of January 1, 2009, its estimated population was 492,682. In addition, Long Beach is the 2nd largest city within the Los Angeles metropolitan area. The city completely surrounds the city of Signal Hill.

The Port of Long Beach is one of the world's largest shipping ports. The city also has a large oil industry; oil is found both underground and offshore. Manufacturers include aircraft, car parts, electronic and audiovisual equipment, and home furnishings. It is also home to headquarters for corporations including Epson America, Molina Healthcare, and SCAN Health Plan. Long Beach has grown with the development of high-technology and aerospace industries in the area.

Long Beach was, in 2010, ranked America's eighth most walkable city.

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