Santa Clarita Bail Bonds

Do You Have Any Rights While in Custody?

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Do You Have Any Rights While in Custody?
The US prison and jail systems strive to treat prisoners humanely. As such, some rights are suspended when a person is arrested but not all of them are. Below is a list of rights inmates have while in custody in California. Medical and Mental Health Care The medical facilities and mental health services are far from state-of-the-art, but they do exist. Inmates have the right to treatment when they are suffering while in one of California's state prisons or county jails. However, it's very impo...
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Can You Bail Yourself Out?

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Can You Bail Yourself Out?
When someone is arrested and taken into custody, getting out is usually their first priority. One of the fastest ways to do that is with a bail bond. A bail bond, or surety bond, is an inexpensive alternative to paying the full amount of bail in order to obtain one's release from jail. Arrestees frequently rely on family and friends to bail them out via bail bond, but the arrestee can do it themselves if they meet certain requirements (such as not being deemed a danger to the community if rel...
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Do Juveniles Need Santa Clarita Bail Bonds?

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Do Juveniles Need Santa Clarita Bail Bonds?
Suspects under the age of 18 are typically considered juveniles in the eyes of the law, and the rules surrounding bail are different for them. When it comes to adults, the legal process for getting them out of jail is pretty cut-and-dry. An adult can access bail bonds to get them out of jail as soon as the arrest and booking process is over. Juveniles cannot. As a matter of fact, they don't even have access to the bail system. Most of the crimes juveniles are charged with are minor misdemeano...
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