When a person is arrested in Indiana, a judge sets their bail based on the severity their crime, their criminal history, the level of danger they pose to themselves and others, and a few additional factors. Bond amounts usually range in hundreds, thousands, and sometimes even millions of dollars. If a person cannot pay the entire bail amount in cash, they have the affordable and convenient option of using bail bond service to get released from jail before their trial. If they choose to forgo paying for a bail bond, they will have to wait in jail until their initial court hearing.

Depending on the traffic of the courts, this could takes anywhere from a few days to a few weeks. But what about states that do not allow the issuing of private or commercial bail bond services? What happens to inmates then? Can they pay to get out of jail? Who do they pay? Continue reading for a full list of states that do not allow private bail bonds, and what defendants must do to get out of jail if arrested in one.

No-Bail States

Between the years of 2008 and 2012, 8 states in the U.S. abolished the use of private surety bail bonds, also called commercial bail bonds, as an option to get out of jail.

No-bail states include:

➀ Nebraska
➁ Kentucky
➂ Illinois
➃ Washington D.C.
➄ Oregon
➅ Wisconsin
➆ Maine
➇ Massachusetts

Alternative to Commercial Bail

For those arrested in states that do not permit commercial surety bail bonds, they must pay the courts the entire bond amount in cash. If they cannot pay the entire bond amount, they can choose to sign up for a payment plan, but only in states that offer such plans. Unfortunately, not all do. For those that do not, defendants must go back to jail to await their sentencing trial. In rare cases, a defendant’s friends and family can sign something called a “signature bond” and present it to the courts as an attempt to terminate their bond amount and release them from jail without paying a fee. A signature bond essentially vouches for the defendant, ensuring their obedience and appearance for all scheduled court hearings.

It is best to talk to your criminal lawyer for advice on getting out of jail in a no-bail state. If you are arrested in a no-bail state, you can also contact the local jail or courthouse for instructions on how to get released from jail.

Woods Bail Bonds

Call Woods Bail Bonds at 317-876-9600 to get out of jail in Indiana. Owner, James Woods, and his team of licensed bail bond agents, are standing by to offer you 24 hour bail bonds in over 30 Indiana counties. We are happy to provide free bail bond advice, jail information, estimates, and more. We also offer free jail pickup and drop off services to and from our office. Call 317-876-9600 when you need fast and friendly Indianapolis bail bonds, around the clock.