Bail Bonds in Ventura County, CA

Do You Have A Loved One in Custody in the Ventura County Sheriff's Department Jail? Do You Need a Bail Bonds Company or Bail Bondsman in Ventura County?

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If you have a loved one arrested in the Ventura County Sheriff's Department Jail, please call 805-665-4137 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 Ventura County Sheriff's 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 Bonds Agents.  Please allow Ventura County Bail Bonds. 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 Ventura County & Los Angeles County. Para Informacion de Fianzas en Espanol haga click aqui.

Ventura County Bail Bonds Process

The most common form of initial contact with a Ventura County Bail Bonds Company is through a phone call from either a family member or the inmate themselves. Inmates at the Ventura County Sheriff's Department Jail are allowed to make collect calls from their cells.  Initially the Ventura County 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 Ventura County Sheriff's Jail to "post the Bail Bond". The entire Bail Bond Process in Ventura County Jail can take approximately 4-8 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 Ventura County Bail Bonds .Net

The Ventura County Jail is surrounded by lots of Bail Bond Companies and Bail Bondsman, but people choose us for many reasons.  More About Ventura County Bail Bonds 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 Ventura County 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 Ventura County Sheriff's 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 Ventura County Jail system.  For F.A.Q. click here.

The Ventura County Sheriff's Department Jail Booking Process

When a person is arrested at the Ventura County Sheriff's Department  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 Ventura County 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 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 or Bail Bondsman directly (we take collect calls); others will contact a family member or loved one first.  Whichever way it may be, the faster Ventura County Bail Bonds .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. 

Ventura County Sheriff's Department Jail Visitation Hours

The Ventura County Sheriff's Department Jail allows inmates to receive a 15 minute visit limited to 1 adult and 2 children. The visiting schedule at the Ventura County Sheriff's Department Jail is (8:30am – 11:30am & 1:30pm - 4:30pm) Wednesday - Sunday.  Children are required to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.  The Ventura County Sheriff's Department 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 Ventura County Sheriff's Department 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 Ventura County Sheriff's Department 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  If the defendant fails to appear in court, the defendant will most likely be issued a warrant.
• wn 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.

Ventura County Sheriff's 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 Ventura County Sheriff's Department Jail usually takes anywhere from 4 - 8 hours to release an inmate after posting the Bail Bond.  Once an individual is released he/she can claim personal property, and go home.

About Ventura County Sheriff's Department & Jail

The Ventura County Jail is located in the Ventura County Sheriff's Department at:
800 S. Victoria Ave. Ventura, Ca 93003

According to the Ventura County Sheriff's Department Website:

Since 1873, the Sheriff's Department has honorably served Ventura County and, in partnership with our citizenry and other public agencies, has made our county one of America's safest. This devotion to duty continues to be our legacy to Ventura County. The Ventura County Sheriff’s Department is staffed by approximately 1,200 personnel, including allocations for more than 700 sworn positions.  Ventura County covers 1,882 square miles, stretching from beaches to rugged mountains.  Three-quarters of a million people choose to call Ventura County home.  Five of the county’s ten incorporated cities (Thousand Oaks, Camarillo, Moorpark, Fillmore, and Ojai) contract with the Sheriff’s Department to provide Police services.

About Ventura County, CA

Ventura County is a county in the southern part of the U.S. state of California (Southern California).  It is located on California's Pacific coast.  It is often referred to as the Gold Coast, and has a reputation of being one of the safest populated places and one of the most affluent places in the country.  It is ranked as one of the 100 highest-income counties in the country and as the sixth wealthiest county in California by per capita income. This is partly because it is part of the Tech Coast Area, and has a large presence in technology corporations like telecommunications, healthcare, development, and especially biotech corporations, most of which are located in the Conejo Valley.  As of December 2008, the median home price was $355,000.

As of the 2000 census, the County had a population of 753,197. A more current California Department of Finance estimate places the population at 813,052. The county seat is the city of Ventura (formally known as San Buenaventura). Ventura County's largest city is Oxnard, with a population of about 200,000.

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