Posted on November 10, 2011 by Mark
Every defendant arrested in Baltimore City who has a bail set by the District Court Commissioner is entitled to a bail review hearing within 24 hours of being “booked” at The Central Booking and Intake Facility (CBIF). In most cases, this event happens the following day, however individuals arrested late Thursday night through Sunday or on a holiday will have to wait for the next business day when the courts are open. Understandably, many are curious as to what exactly happens during a bail review. Below you will find an overview and timeline of the process.
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Posted on September 21, 2011 by Mark
City Paper has named Fred Frank Bail Bonds Baltimore’s best Bail Bonds Company.
And we quote:
“…Fred Frank has a licensed staff of about 15 agents who’ll work out a payment plan with you, get you out, and get you home. That’s the kind of service Baltimore expects from Fred Frank. Just don’t be stupid and skip bail. They will find you, you can bet on that…”
Click here to read the full announcement.
Posted on September 20, 2011 by Valdez
What information will a Maryland Bail Bond Court Commissioner use to set my bail?
When someone is arrested in the State of Maryland, he or she is booked into the local detention facility. In the case of Baltimore City, this is the Central Booking and Intake Facility. After the person who is arrested goes through a sometimes lengthy booking process, he appears before a Court Commissioner so that an initial bail can be set. The Commissioner uses several different pieces of information to set the initial bail, and they are listed below. It is important to keep in mind that while sometimes the charges are the same, the defendant and his or her personal information and background are not, which is the reason why some individuals end up with a bail when a similarly charged defendant is released on his own recognizance or given a much lower bail.
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Posted on July 15, 2011 by Valdez
When a person is arrested and charged with a crime, their immediate concern is always bail. Certain crimes, under certain circumstances, are almost an automatic ROR (release on own recognizance.) Other more serious offenses have offenders sitting on the edge of the bench in their cells, wondering their fate.
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Posted on March 2, 2011 by Valdez
There is a new procedure for posting bail in Baltimore County that is bad news for arrestees, and bail bondsmen alike.
After being arrested and waiting the normal processing time, (8-12 hours, on average), if you are given a bail, there is a race against an 8 pm cutoff. After 8 pm, although we can still post bond, the defendant’s release form will NOT be processed until 7 am the following morning.
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Posted on November 26, 2010 by Valdez
Years ago, for the purpose of fighting crime, Baltimore City was broken down into districts. In each district was a station house, with holding cells inside. Depending on where a defendant was arrested, he would be taken to the district that serviced that area. Upon being taken in, the defendant would immediately be allowed a telephone call. Afterwards, he would be fingerprinted, photographed, and would wait approximately 8 hours to see the court commissioner.
The commissioner, considering the defendant’s past criminal record, stability as a citizen, and the safety of the general public, would make a decision to either:
A. Set an appropriate bond (the commissioner had broad discretion on the amount)
B. Release the defendant on his/her own recognizance
C. Hold the defendant without bond
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Posted on November 12, 2010 by Mark
Fred Frank Bail Bonds Updates Our Facebook Page
Visit www.facebook.com/fredfrankbailbonds and “like” our page today!
As of today, we won’t only be posting only your bail, we’ll also be posting on Facebook too, keeping you up to date on our team, Baltimore crime news, and everything you need to know about bail bonds.
Customer service — and getting you out of jail fast — is our No. 1 priority. That’s why we’ve decided to get on Facebook and continue to interact with our clients and community. We want to hear your stories of how Fred Frank Bail Bonds has helped you, and what we can do to better help people in need of bail bonds.
Do you have questions for experienced bail agents? Post on our Facebook wall and ask away.
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On our Facebook tabs, we’ve posted useful information about Fred Frank Bail Bonds and how we can serve you. Here you will see that we have more than 20 licensed agents who are available to help you 24 hours a day, which means that you don’t have to wait for someone else’s bond to be posted before you or your loved one can get out of jail.
You’ll also see that we offer the lowest rates allowed by law. Our payment plans are always interest free and we can write cash bonds.
Fred Frank Bail Bonds has been posting bail bonds for almost 50 years – we understand the jails, the courts, and your situation. We have a proven track record of helping thousands of men and women of all ages get out of jail quickly and resume their lives. Our family business is successful because we are dedicated to serving our clients and treating them with respect and fairness.
Customer satisfaction is our primary goal and we are using social media to prove it. Please use the like button and also suggest our page to your family, friends and colleagues.
Remember, if you want to sleep in your own bed, Call Fred!
Posted on November 5, 2010 by Valdez
Hello once again from me, Valdez, and the entire staff of Fred Frank Bail Bonds!
As we further discuss choosing the bail bondsman that’s right for you, I would like to take a moment to answer some of our most frequently asked questions. A bondsman you can trust will always give it to you straight–even if it means you may decide against posting bail altogether. We at Fred Frank Bail Bonds pride ourselves on trust, respect, integrity, reliability, and fast service. As a consumer, you should accept nothing less. Let’s get started!
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Posted on September 30, 2010 by Valdez
I’m Valdez Fisher of Fred Frank Bail Bonds. For nearly 15 years, I have served this company as a bail agent, and watched many changes in the industry. Starting out, I could have applied to work for any company; but, I carefully selected this one. Why? Because with a family to feed, I wanted to devote my energy and talents to a stable firm with a strong reputation, longevity, and financial strength.
As a consumer, you should have similar concerns. In choosing a bail bondsman, it is very important to be as aware of who you are doing business with as possible. There are a lot of people running around town, with an Office Depot receipt book, passing themselves off as licensed bail bondsmen. Should you make the mistake of giving these people your money, it could be lost forever, while your loved one remains in jail. I would like to share a story with you.
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Posted on February 22, 2010 by Mark
As the premier bail bonds company in Maryland, Fred Frank Bail Bonds encourages you to choose a reputable bail bonds agent. Here are tips on how to select a bail agent in Maryland.
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