ARREST BOOKING AND RELEASE INFORMATION

When someone is arrested in the Los Gatos area, arrestees will typically be transported to the Santa Clara County Main Jail Complex and booked into the system. The Santa Clara County Main Jail Complex is located in downtown San Jose and is divided into Mail Jail North and Main Jail South.

The booking process typically includes mug shots (photographs), fingerprints, and background checks will be conducted. This process may take anywhere from 2 to 4 hours or more depending on the defendant’s specific situation. A bail bond cannot be posted with the jail until the defendant is completely booked into the system.

When a bail bond has been posted at this facility, release may often take between 2 to 4 hours, depending on the workload of the jail staff and the defendant’s individual case. It’s also important to know that if the defendant is not bailed out, he or she will generally remain in custody until the matter has been handled in court. You can find out more information about how bail bonds work.

BAIL BOND PROCESS AND PAYMENT INFORMATION

Because timing and bail bond procedures can vary so widely in Santa Clara County, the bail bond paperwork should get started promptly to allow for release from jail as quickly as possible. All the paperwork can be handled from the comfort of your own home as we can fax or e-mail the bail bond application directly to you within minutes.

A bail bond for Los Gatos typically costs 10%, which is the California mandated law. This is the non-refundable percentage of the total amount of the bail. For example, if the bail amount is set at $25,000, your portion would be $2,500.

We realize that not everyone may have a perfect credit history, especially in this tumultuous financial climate. However, most of our customers find it easy to qualify for a signature bond. And, most often, bail bond collateral may not be required. We offer several payment options.

Our licensed bail agents will help to arrange an affordable bail bond which meets your financial needs. We accept all major credit cards including Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover. Most clients find using a credit card the easiest way to pay for a bail bond. You may also choose to pay in cash.