Bond Process

Learn More About the Bond Process in Arkansas

When your family member or friend is in jail, obtaining a bail bond for their release is one of the best ways to better their situation before their court appearance. At First Step Bail Bonds Co., Inc, we provide our clients and their families with the resources they need to start putting their lives back together. We strive to not only help clients who need a bail bond but also to educate them as we move through the bond process in Arkansas, so they know what to expect at every turn. Reach out to one of our bonding agents to learn more about state bail bond laws and see what we can do to help you or your loved one.

Getting Booked and Released from Jail

After processing an individual at their local jail, they get booked and their bail amount gets set. Once this amount is confirmed, the bail bonds agent comes to post a bond. When those charged cannot afford to pay their bail in its entirety, they turn to a bail bondsman to help them pay the required amount.


Typically, the cost of the bail bond is determined based on the degree to which the charged individual is deemed a flight risk--meaning their likelihood to avoid appearing in court on their scheduled date. However, several other factors are taken into consideration when the judge or magistrate sets a bail amount, some of which include:

The Defendant’s Character and Criminal History

The Nature and Severity of Their Charges

The Weight of the Evidence

After posting the bail, the individual is released from jail generally within one to two hours following some jail release paperwork and processing. Turning to a licensed bail bondsman is your strongest move when you want to learn your loved one’s bail amount and what you can do to aid them in a trying time. Call our bonding company, and we’ll provide you with information you need to help your family member or friend take their first step towards freedom.

Request Our Bail Bond Services

The underlying purpose of a bail bond is to give defendants a fair chance to prepare for their court date and handle their obligations in the interim. Our agents understand that coming up with a large sum of money quickly is easier said than done. That’s why we proudly offer bail bond payment plans to give you and your loved ones one less thing to worry about as you prepare for the approaching court date. If you or your loved one has been arrested, call our agents to make the bond process as smooth as possible. 


Contact our bonding company to get your loved one out of jail quickly. We proudly serve clients throughout Arkansas.

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