Can You Still Bail Out Of Jail On A No-Bail Warrant?
Sometimes judges will issue no-bail warrants for defendants, which prohibits them from paying bail to the court or a bondsman to get out jail. However, this doesn't necessarily mean the person will be stuck in lockup for the entirety of their case. It is possible to still bail out of jail, but here's what it will take.
You Have to Wait for a Judge's Decision
A no-bail warrant simply means a person is not able to get out of jail using bail right away. Instead, the individual must wait until they appear before a judge who will decide whether to grant bail or require the defendant remain in custody.
There are several reasons why a defendant would be subjected to a no-bail warrant. Usually, these types of warrants are issued in cases where the defendant failed to appear for one or more court appointments. However, they are also ordered for people who have violated their probation or parole rules, have become a flight risk, or have proved to be a danger to the community.
Thus, whether the judge will grant bail at a later date is partly based on why the warrant was issued. If you missed a court date and have a valid, provable reason for doing so, the judge will likely let you bail out. On the other hand, if you committed a violent crime after being released on your own recognizance, the judge will usually deny bail, and you'll be forced to remain behind bars for the entirety of your trial.
You Have to Find Someone to Pay
Even after getting approved to bail out of jail, you'll still need to find someone to pay to get you released. The court will take cash or collateral for bail. If you have neither, then your best option is to work with a bail bond company to get released. For a non-refundable fee that equals to a small percentage (e.g. 10%) of the bail amount, the company will post a bond to get you out of jail.
Be aware, though, that bondsmen aren't fond of working with high-risk clients, e.g. those who are most likely to bail jump, because they stand to lose money if the court revokes bail because the defendant failed to appear. Thus, if a no-bail warrant was issued because you missed court appointments or left the area without permission, you may be required to put up collateral to secure the bond, so be prepared for that.
For help getting yourself or someone you care about out of jail, contact a local bail bond company.