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Giggie's Bonding, LLC provides bail bonds service in Greenville, SC and surrounding areas.
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- MLMia LeeMay 28, 20255.0Top notch company!!
- SDShaylla DuncanMay 7, 20255.0This company has helped my son out a couple of times. The employees are extremely friendly. They don’t look at you like a criminal. The look at you like a friend or family member. Thanks Giggie we are grateful for your service.
- DSDale StricklandApr 22, 20214.0always there if you need them
- MJMelissa JohnsonJun 22, 20195.0Great people to help when in need of bondsman they will work hard to help get your inmate out. Thanks for the payment plan and everything you guys did for dave.very friendly helpful staff. They also help you with any questions about your loved ones charges. Anyone who needs a bondsman and has never used one before please call these people they will calm your nerves and help in every way.
Frequently Asked Questions About Giggie's Bonding, LLC
What is a bail bond?
A bail is a financial arrangement that a bail bonding agency makes to the court on behalf of the accused criminal defendant. Acting for the defendant, a bail bonding agency will arrange with the court to have a suspect released from jail pending the trial in exchange for money and/or collateral, which may be cash, assets, or insurance surety bond. The court accepts the monetary value of the bail.
The bail agency is then responsible for ensuring that the individual arrives in court on the day of his or her trial. If the individual does not appear in court, the court may issue a bench warrant for failure to appear. At that time, the bail agency will be required to search for and re-incarcerate the defendant.
In its simplest form, a surety bail bond is a surety to the court system that the full bail amount will be paid should the defendant fail to appear as required. In some instances, the court will allow "real" property (i.e., home or land) of equal value to the used for bail amount, or the court may allow the full cash amount of the bail to be paid to the court to secure the defendant's release. Not using a bail service. If the case is closed without FTA, cash and/or property will be returned in full when paid to the court. Only the excess of the 10-15% bail fee may be retained by a bail entity. The excess cash over the fee or deed held as "collateral" will be returned from a bail bonding entity at the successful close of a case without loss. However, when there is a financial loss to the bail entity, they will file a claim in the appropriate court to recover their loss from the held collateral if no other payment terms are made.
Is a defendant released on bail really in the custody of the posting bail agency?
Yes, when a bail agency posts a bail bond with the jail or court, the bail agency is taking responsibility for the defendant to appear at all future court dates and, as best as possible, hold them accountable for complying with release conditions as outlined in the bond by the judge. For example, if a defendant does not follow the terms and conditions of the bail agency or conditions written on the release order by the judge, then he/she, the defendant, risks being returned to jail! We provide the comfort of not being in a jail cell. However, if a defendant fails to communicate or check in as required, then he/she may be returned to jail.
How much does bail cost?
The law varies from state to state. In South Carolina, the law provides that only a legally licensed SC Department of Insurance bail/surety agent may charge up to 15% of the bail set for by the court. However, charging an acceptable 10% of the bail for bonding services has become common practice.
Additionally, in many cases, bail agents recognize that these things often occur without warning, and large bail bond amounts may be hard to produce on short notice. Giggie's Bonding Company is happy to negotiate a case-by-case review of the needs for payment arrangements to hopefully make it possible to complete the defendant's release.
Giggie's Bonding, LLC is proud to consider a 10% discount for members of the US Military, active and veteran clients (defendants), or their indemnitor (requestor, who signs guarantee).
How come some agencies state 0% down?
This may be misleading since a company would go out of business writing free bail. However, some companies will take a lien on your house and require monthly payments to cover the bail premium with a minimum down. In South Carolina, the law requires a cash down payment of fees of no less than twenty-five dollars. It is illegal to release a defendant with zero paid down in South Carolina. However, there is a proposal to increase that minimum amount.
Do I need collateral?
Every case is different. At Giggie's Bonding, LLC, we strive to find a solution that helps families secure their loved one's release. Our joy is bringing families together. With high bail amounts or when a defendant is considered high-risk for failure to appear history, collateral is necessary. If you have questions, don't be afraid to call and ask!
What can I put up for collateral?
Cash or anything of resale value, technically! However, due to the nature of our industry, we mostly require what is often referred to as "real property," that is, land or a home permanently placed on land. When that is not available, we will negotiate an amount of cash that we feel is best able to offset our potential loss should the defendant fail to comply with court appearances.
When a homeowner is signing, we may not require a lien unless forfeiture occurs. However, in many large bond cases, the underwriting surety corporation may require the lien to be placed by the local agency before the bond initiates. In those cases, a more specific review of the property will ensue after the estimated equitable value documents are signed and the release is considered secured.
How do I determine equity for a home?
You determine this by the recent sale amounts for homes similar to yours. For example, if you currently owe $375,000.00 on your home and the homes in your area are being sold for $475,000.00, then you have $100,000.00 equity. However, it really depends on the condition of your home and the current market. If you have questions, don't be afraid to call us!
What if the person I bail out does not appear?
The court will issue a warrant for the arrest of the defendant. In addition, a notice will be sent to us regarding the failure to appear. At that time, the person(s) requesting the defendant's release (the indemnitor) will be required to assist the bonding company with recovering the defendant.
In South Carolina, we have 90 days from the date of the warrant issuance to place the defendant back in custody. If the defendant is not recovered, that is either re-incarcerated or the bench warrant recalled, then the full bail amount may be required. This, in addition to any cost, has occurred due to searching for the defendant.
Bench warrants are a second charge and do not necessarily go away, even if the original charge is dismissed. So they are to be avoided like the plague! Even if you are found guilty, it can add years and thousands of dollars to your sentence because it is a separate violation of the court from the original charge. Giggie's Bonding Company has a long history of working with our clients. Sometimes, people who have been in full compliance have a unique event and unintentionally miss one of many court appearances. If our client's attorney can affect a bench warrant recall, we often agree to continue the bond when possible. But it should be noted that this is a rare event. The court considers unavailable equal to death, current incarceration, or hospitalization the only viable excuses. Not receiving your card due to moving, forgetting, needing transportation, etc.