HOW BAIL WORKS

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    A bail bond is simply a way to hold someone charged witha crime accountable to come back to court. Whether innocent or guilty, everyone is entitled to bail under the 8th Amendment.

    If you or someone you know is arrested, the what you're charged with will determine the amount of the bond you will need to pay to get out of jail.

    An El Monte bail bond is essentially a way to pay a fraction of the entire bond amount to the courts. This savings allows you to use otehr money you would have spent on bond to go towards a lawyer, food, rent, etc.

    Please follow along to the FAQ about bail on this page. It will answer any other questions about El Monte bail bonds you may have.

  • How Much is Bail in El Monte?

    • The amount of bail is set by the court. It could be $500 or $5,000,000 - its based on the severity of the alleged charge.
    • Using a bail bondsman, you will only pay 8 - 10% of the entire bond amount. Example: If your bail is $10,000 then your bond may be $800 - $1000 depending on the bondsman near you that you choose.
    • What about "Zero Down Bail"? 0 Down bail is a possibility, but you have to prove you own your own home, have a steady work history, family in the area, etc.
    • If my friend skips town and I'm the cosignor, am I in trouble? No, you're not in trouble, but you wil l be held responsible for the entire amount of the bond. Example, if the bond was $10,000, you will owe the bondsman $10k if the person you signed for runs away. Keep in mind that a bail bond is like an insurance policy. You're paying a "premium" instead of the entire bond up front.

WHERE ARE El Monte DETENTION CENTERS?

DIRECTIONS • MAPS • PHONE

The El Monte Police Station has 1 main locations in Los Angeles County; it's within the civi center on Valley Boulevard. When someone is taken into custody, they are typically issued a bond amount for release. If they are unable to post bond they are taken to Mens Central Jail (LA County Detention Center). It's imperative that you get them released from the El Monte jail before they are taken to LA Detention.

El Monte, California is a residential, industrial, and commercial city in Los Angeles County, California. The city lies in the San Gabriel Valley, east of the city of Los Angeles.

El Monte Police Department

Address: 11333 Valley Blvd, El Monte, CA 91731
Phone: (626) 580-2100
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DISCLAIMER: Please take notice, this free inmate search website is not sponsored by the El Monte Police, Los Angeles County Sheriff or any other government or law enforcement entity. This is a free website to help people of LA County find inmates and information about charges, arrest and bail amounts.