My wife was bailed out last night, 25,000 was the bail. I tried to get a bail bondserson, but they wanted $2,500 cash.

Question

I didn't have the finances,at the time. But they wrote down, my wife's info.,name,b-day, etc. She was billed without me paying for services Is that possible? She wasn't O.R.'d, She didn't make any syipulations with the judge. Our concerns are getting we arrested, because the services were paid for. We didn't hire them

James L. Arrasmith · Answer

In California, if your wife was bailed out without your paying the bail bondsman, it's important to clarify who paid the bail. Bail bondsmen typically require payment for their services, usually a percentage of the total bail amount, before they post bail for someone. If you did not pay the bondsman, then the bail might have been paid by someone else, or there could be a misunderstanding. 
 
Collecting personal information like name and birthday is standard procedure for bail bondsmen, but it doesn't necessarily mean you have entered into a contractual agreement with them. If you did not sign any contract or agreement and did not pay them, it is unlikely that you have hired their services. 
 
However, it's crucial to clarify this situation immediately. Contact the bail bondsman to understand what happened and who paid the bail. If there's a discrepancy or misunderstanding, it's better to resolve it as soon as possible. 
 
Remember, if your wife was released on bail by someone else, there could be conditions of release that she must follow. Make sure to understand these conditions to avoid any legal complications. If there's confusion or concern about the bail process, you may want to consult with an attorney to get clear guidance based on the specifics of your case.

Q: My wife was bailed out last night, 25,000 was the bail. I tried to get a bail bondserson, but they wanted $2,500 cash.