If you are not able to pay bond, you can seek support from a non-profit organization or a
bond company.
Non-Profit Organizations
Some non-profit organizations help pay bond. However, many people need help paying bond and these organizations cannot help everyone. Here are some organizations you can contact for help paying bond:
209-757-3733
213-481-3740
714-340-5469
Bond Companies
There are also bond companies who will pay bond. We do not endorse working with any specific bond company because they charge high fees and do not return the entire amount you pay them at the end of the case. However, we understand that sometimes working with a bond company is the only way to get your loved one out of detention.
To work with bond companies, you must usually give them 10 to 20% of the total bond amount. In addition, they often charge a monthly fee until you have paid the entire bond amount. The company may require that you or your family have property or other things of value that the company can take and sell to get back its money if your loved one doesn't go to their hearings or leave the country if they are ordered deported. They may also make your loved one wear an ankle monitor. The company may charge a large monthly fee for the ankle monitor, so it is best to avoid this requirement if possible.
Each bond company has different requirements, so you should contact them directly to find out which one would be the best for your loved one. A few bond companies you can contact are:
800-225-2587
1-800-944-2249