FORMS OF BAIL

In the United States there are several forms of bail used, these vary from jurisdiction, but the common forms of bail include:

1. Personal Recognizance: Raise your hand and promise to return for court dates.
2. Cash: The full amount has to be paid in cash before you are released.
3. Surety: A third party agrees to be responsible for the debt or obligation of the defendant. In many jurisdictions this service is provided commercially by a bail bondsman
   • Can be paid in two ways:
     1. 10% of Surety bail can be posted in cash
     2. Use a bondsman and only pay a 5% fee.
   • (example: a $10,000 surety bail would be $1,000 cash or $500 Bail Bondsman Fee.)

BAIL HEARING

• District Court Providence:
  • Bail Hearings usually take place in Courtroom 4D in the Garrahy Building.
• Superior Court Bail:
  • Hearings take place on Benefit Street, 5th Floor, Court Room 9

SERVICES

• Transportation
  • On occasion we provide transportation from the ACI to a clients home if needed.

BAIL FROM ACI

There is a $25 fee the ACI charges each person bailed from the Intake Center. COLLECT CALLS ACCEPTED!
Release Times from the ACI:

• Monday - Friday:
  • 1:30pm
  • 5:00pm
  • 7:00pm
  • 8:00pm
• Saturday and Sunday:
  • 6:00pm