Most people have a general idea of what bail is: it’s money paid to a court so someone can be released from jail while waiting for their trial. Bail is a common term often mentioned in news reports about criminal cases, but many are not aware of how it fully operates. The purpose of bail… Read more »
In the heart of Onslow County, Jacksonville, North Carolina, operates a judicial system as dynamic and complex as the community it serves. Here, the bail bond system plays a crucial role, acting as the fulcrum balancing justice and freedom. This article delves into the intricacies of bail bonds, highlighting recent changes and underscoring the benefits… Read more »
Off The Hook Bail Bonds, a bondsman in Wilmington, NC is providing professional bail bondsman services to local residents. The company was established to help people exercise their desire to form a strong defense without being hindered by jail time, and their doors are always open to those in need. The company has been serving the community… Read more »
North Carolina recently passed the Pretrial Integrity Act, effective this month, October 2023. Since the act was only signed into law this past July, you may be unfamiliar with the ruling and all it entails. Primarily, this bill directly affects the bail bonds process, but the new ruling will ultimately reform how our justice system… Read more »
As professional bail bondsmen, we’ve encountered a few bond “naysayers” over our many years in the business. To clients with no prior arrest or bail experience, hiring a jail bonding company to get a loved one out of jail may raise questions or concerns – should I get a bail bond? Are they expensive, or… Read more »
Whether it’s a court-ordered requirement or needed just for peace of mind, GPS monitoring services are valuable tools for clients and bondsmen alike. At Off the Hook Bail Bonds, we offer state-of-the-art GPS equipment that helps ensure a seamless bond experience for our clients and their families. Navigating an arrest and court case is a… Read more »
After you’ve been detained by police and released on bail, the stress and life challenges that result from your arrest can feel too overwhelming to bear. The idea of packing up your belongings and riding off into the sunset may seem quite alluring. But failure to appear in court (a.k.a. “skipping bail”) carries serious consequences…. Read more »
Bail bonds are a valuable yet frequently misunderstood aspect of the criminal justice system. Without first-hand experience in the bail bonding process, a person can easily be unfamiliar with how they function, who has access to them, and their overall purpose. Let’s explore the seven most common misconceptions that surround the bail bond industry and… Read more »
One of the many services we offer at Off the Hook Bail Bonds is skip tracing. If you’ve never had to navigate the bail bonding process, you may be unfamiliar with this term and how bondsmen apply it to their cases. Skip tracing services are used to locate a defendant who’s “skipped bail,” meaning they… Read more »
When a loved one is arrested, the experience can be stressful and overwhelming for everyone involved. At Off the Hook Bail Bonds, we believe the ideal place to prepare for trial is at home, rather than a holding cell. However, the defendant release process can be arduous, time-consuming, and costly. If you or someone you… Read more »