A 2nd Chance Bail Bonds
Believing that “failure is never final,” Sheriff Keybo Taylor brought new ideas when he took office in Gwinnett County. Listening to community concerns allows the sheriff’s office to make purposeful changes and increase community outreach where it’s needed most. Lt. Jenaro Hare joined Sheriff Taylor and Daniel Matalon to discuss some of the upcoming outreach events.
A 2nd Chance Bail Bonds Founder & CEO Daniel Matalon talks about how his past impacted his journey, the mentors that helped along the way and how that he grew to strongly believe that being involved in the community is a cornerstone to doing business. Plus, if you have a question about how bail bonds work, he & Tug talk address frequently asked questions, the bonding of a few famous people and what the future looks like for A 2nd Chance.
Pete Andrews, CEO with A 2nd Chance Monitoring’s newest partner Reconnect Inc, talks about how leveraging technology provides better monitoring solutions. Enhanced solutions mean empowering relationships and increasing accountability from participants. Using advanced monitoring technologies allows defendants and those coming out of incarceration to rejoin their families and start rebuilding their lives while still being under supervision.
When we agree to help post bond for an individual, one of the first questions we are asked is, How long does it take to bond out of jail? Unfortunately, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer to how soon a defendant can be released after posting bond. The timeframe can vary widely depending on several factors.
Location: Different jails and jurisdictions have their own processing procedures, which can impact release times. Some areas might be quicker than others due to factors like staffing levels and technology.
Processing time: Once bail is posted, the jail needs to process the paperwork and verify the funds before releasing the defendant. This can take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours, depending on the jail’s workload and staffing levels. If the jail is dealing with a high volume of inmates, processing times for new releases, including those who have posted bond, may be longer.
Time of day: Release is typically faster during business hours when more staff are available. Posting bail at night or on weekends might lead to a longer wait.
Court schedule: If a court appearance is required before release, the defendant might need to wait until the next available court date.
Complexity of the case: In complex cases with multiple charges or outstanding warrants, release could be delayed for further investigation or verification.
At A 2nd Chance, we work hard to post bond as quickly as possible. Because of our proximity to the jails we serve, our experience navigating the system and our established relationships with jail personnel, we can often decrease the length of time a defendant spends in a detention facility. While we can’t make guarantees, here are some general approximations of release times.
It’s important to remember that these are just estimates, and the actual release time can vary significantly. If you’re unsure about the process or have specific questions about a particular case, it’s best to consult with an attorney or bail bond agent familiar with the local jail system.
Above all, it’s important to be patient throughout the bond process. Factors beyond a bonding company’s control, or beyond the control of the jail staff, may cause delays. Losing your temper or not cooperating with the authorities will not grant you release any faster – and may make matters worse.
Special Prosecutor Diane McCleod with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation is helping tackle the sizable human trafficking problem in Georgia. One of the main obstacles to working with victims is that they don’t identify themselves as victims. From trafficking in the sex industry to migrant worker exploitation, building rapport with victims is key to breaking the cycle. Diane talks about how proper law enforcement training along with public awareness are helping more individuals come forward.
Fulton County government has faced significant backlogs in the jail due to a late January cyberattack. One major complication is the inability to process electronic bonds. Shakeelah Priester spoke with Atlanta News First about how while it may take a little longer, with our close proximity to the jail, our solid relationships with county staff and a thorough knowledge of the process, we can manually post bond in a timely manner.
Believing you should have a mission bigger than yourself, Lance LoRusso has devoted much of his legal career to standing up for first responders. He has represented more than 180 first responders in critical cases and founded the Cobb County Public Safety Foundation along with his wife. Lance discusses challenges law enforcement officers face in the field that can easily be misunderstood in the media.