How Bail Works in Sacramento: We Bring Your Family Home, Fast.
When a loved one is detained, you don't need confusing legal jargon—you need a clear path to freedom and a promise of support. At 1 Hour Bail Bonds in Sacramento, CA, we treat you like family, not a transaction.
Our job is to cut through the confusion and deliver on our signature promise: We will have your loved one sleeping on their own pillow tonight.
1. What Happens Now? Understanding the Court’s Requirement
Every county, including Sacramento, has a Bail Schedule which assigns a dollar amount for different charges. Once a person is arrested and booked into the Sacramento County Jail, a Deputy uses this schedule to determine the required release amount.
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Bail is the court’s assurance that the defendant will show up to every single required court date.
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The Bail Bond is our guarantee to the court. It’s an insurance policy posted by us, 1 Hour Bail Bonds, that gets your loved one out of custody without you having to pay the full, massive cash amount.
2. Your Option: The Fastest Path Home with Our Family
In the vast majority of cases, a bail bond is the easiest and fastest way to secure release. As your local Sacramento surety, we step in so you don't have to carry the financial burden.
Our 10% Fee—The Price of Freedom
Instead of paying the court $25,000 in cash, you pay us a small, non-refundable premium—typically 10% of the total bail amount (for a $2,500 bail, the premium is only $250.00).
This fee is our payment for working around the clock, guaranteeing the full bond, and providing the fastest, most compassionate service in Sacramento.
3. Posting Bond: We Go the Extra Mile for Your Family
Posting the bond is simple because we do all the heavy lifting.
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You Call Us: Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at (916) 447-1111. We accept collect calls.
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Paperwork & Payment: We organize the minimal paperwork, accepting all major credit cards, checks, and cash. We work with you—the friend or family member—because we know strong support ensures compliance.
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Fastest Release in Sacramento: Our licensed agents post the bond at the jail. Our name, 1 Hour Bail Bonds, is our promise. We work with unmatched speed to ensure your loved one is out and back in your care immediately.
We accept all major credit cards, checks, and cash! We are here for you 365 Days a Year with over 50 Years of combined experience.
4. What About Collateral? (Often, Just a Good Promise)
"Collateral" is simply the security for the promise made to the court. In many cases, your good signature on the agreement is enough! For larger bonds, it can include property of value (like an automobile or home), but our goal is to keep this process as stress-free as possible.
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When is Collateral Returned? Once the court has completely finished with the case (usually upon sentencing), they will notify us. We then immediately return any collateral to you.
5. Going the Extra Mile: Our FREE Warrant Surrender Service
This is how we show our dedication to the Sacramento community. If you or a loved one has an Arrest or Bench Warrant, DO NOT WAIT.
We will personally work with local law enforcement to arrange the bond before you surrender. In many cases (misdemeanor or traffic), we can walk you through the process, secure your release with your signature only, and ensure you never go into custody—all at no cost to you.
This is a FREE community service we offer. It's our way of preventing a stressful situation from becoming a crisis.
If you have questions, call us now at (916) 447-1111. Let our family guide yours.