Frequently Asked Questions

Most frequent questions and answers

Do defendants have a right to bail?

Yes. The right to reasonable bail is guaranteed by the Eight and Fourteenth Amendments of the United States Constitution.

What is a cosigner?

A cosigner is the person who takes financial responsibility for the bail bond if the defendant fails to appear in court. Financial responsibility can include the entire bond amount, skip tracing fees, bondsman fees for capture and any office or associated fees by the bond company. Example, if they have to hire a bounty hunter to find the defendant to bring them back to justice.

What are the release options when someone is arrested?

The most common option is to post a surety bond – this is the service we provide. Other options that may be available are to post a real estate bond, which is processed through the courts, or to be released on a promise to appear.

How quickly can you bond my loved one out?

The amount of time it takes to post a bail bond depends on the case. A professional bail bondsman may be able to get a defendant out of jail on bail in a matter of 30 minutes, or it can take longer. When you hire an agent at an organization like 24/7 Bail Bonds, it is best to ask the agent how long they think it will take based on your personal situation.

What is collateral?

Collateral is anything of value used to financially secure a bail bond.

How do I prepare before seeking out a professional bail bondsman?

In order for a bail bondsman to be able to help, they will need the following information:

Helpful Links

CT Police Departments

Berlin Police Department

Bloomfield Police Department

Bridgeport Police Department

Bristol Police Department

Cheshire Police Department

Connecticut Attorney General

Connecticut College Safety Department

Connecticut Department of Correction

Connecticut Drug Control Division

Connecticut General Assembly

Connecticut State Capitol Police Department

Connecticut State Police

Danbury Police Department

Darien Police Department

East Hartford Police Department

East Haven Department of Police Services

Eastern Connecticut State University Police Department

Fairfield Police Department

Fairfield University Security Department

Glastonbury Police Department

Greenwich Police Department

Groton Town Police Department

Guilford Police Department

Hartford Police Department

Manchester Police Department

Meriden Police Department

Middletown Police Department

Milford Police Department

New Britain Police Department

New Canaan Police Department

New Haven County Sheriffs Office

New Haven Police Department

New Milford Police Department

Newtown Police Department

Norwalk Police Department

Old Saybrook Department of Police Services

Orange Police Department

Plainfield Police Department

Seymour Police Department

South Eastern Connecticut Gang Activities Group

South Windsor Police Services

Southern Connecticut State University Police Department

Southington Police Department

Stamford Police Department

University of Connecticut Police Department

Wallingford Police Department

Waterbury Police Department

Waterford Police Department

West Hartford Police Department

West Haven Police Department

Western CT State University Police Department

Westport Police Department

Woodbridge Police Department

CT Correctional Facilities

Bridgeport Correctional Center
http://www.ct.gov/doc/cwp/view.asp?a=1499&Q=265390&docNav=|

Posting CT Bail Bonds at Cybulski Community Reintegration Center
http://www.ct.gov/doc/cwp/view.asp?a=1499&Q=567404&docNav=|

Posting CT Bail Bonds at Cheshire Correctional Institution
http://www.ct.gov/doc/cwp/view.asp?a=1499&Q=265398&docNav=|

Posting CT Bail Bonds at Corrigan-Radgowski Correctional Center
http://www.ct.gov/doc/cwp/view.asp?a=1499&Q=265402&docNav=|

Posting CT Bail Bonds at Enfield Correctional Institution
http://www.ct.gov/doc/cwp/view.asp?a=1499&Q=265406&docNav=|

Posting CT Bail Bonds at Garner Correctional Institution
http://www.ct.gov/doc/cwp/view.asp?a=1499&Q=265410&docNav=|

Posting CT Bail Bonds at Gates Correctional Institution
http://www.ct.gov/doc/cwp/view.asp?a=1499&Q=265414&docNav=|

Posting CT Bail Bonds at Hartford Correctional Center. Also known as “The
Meadows”
http://www.ct.gov/doc/cwp/view.asp?a=1499&q=265418

Posting CT Bail Bonds at MacDougall-Walker Correctional Institution
http://www.ct.gov/doc/cwp/view.asp?a=1499&Q=265424&docNav=|

Posting CT Bail Bonds at Manson Youth Institution
http://www.ct.gov/doc/cwp/view.asp?a=1499&Q=265428&docNav=|

Posting CT Bail Bonds at New Haven Correctional Center
http://www.ct.gov/doc/cwp/view.asp?a=1499&Q=265432&docNav=|

Posting CT Bail Bonds at Northern Correctional Institution
http://www.ct.gov/doc/cwp/view.asp?a=1499&Q=265436&docNav=|

Posting CT Bail Bonds at Osborn Correctional Institution
http://www.ct.gov/doc/cwp/view.asp?a=1499&Q=265440&docNav=|

Posting CT Bail Bonds at Robinson Correctional Institution
http://www.ct.gov/doc/cwp/view.asp?a=1499&Q=265444&docNav=|

Posting CT Bail Bonds at Willard-Cybulski Correctional Institution
http://www.ct.gov/doc/cwp/view.asp?a=1499&Q=265450&docNav=|

Posting CT Bail Bonds at York Correctional Institution “AKA Niantic”
http://www.ct.gov/doc/cwp/view.asp?a=1499&Q=265454&docNav=|

Additional Resources

State of Connecticut Judicial Branch

Connecticut Penal Codes