3 Tips to Keep in Mind If Your Loved One Is Arrested

Getting a phone call from jail can be quite traumatic, especially if it's from someone very close to you. If you get such a call from someone hoping for you to bail them out, you might be a bit flustered at first if you've never dealt with anything like this before. To that end, here are a few tips to keep in mind if you want to help your loved one get out of jail as soon as possible

Don't Get Angry

When someone calls you from jail, they likely have a limited amount of time to talk. This could also very likely be the only phone call the police will allow them to make for the immediate future. So it's important that you keep your emotions in check. Getting into an argument over the phone or yelling at them for getting into trouble is not going to be helpful to anyone right now. Find out where the jail is located and whether bail has been set. The rest can wait till later.

Call the Jail for More Information

After you get off the phone with your loved one, you should make a call yourself before moving forward. Call the jail your loved one is being held at and ask what the terms for bail are. If you need to bring identification or any other specific documents, find out now. There's a chance your loved one might have been freaking out a bit and therefore did not provide you with 100 percent accurate information. Call the jail and ask what you need to do to get your loved one out quickly.

Consider Calling a Bail Agent

If the bail amount quoted to you by your loved one or the arresting officer is especially high, don't lose your cool. The best solution for you in this situation might be to reach out to a local 24/7 bail bond agent. When a bail bond agent posts the bail for you, you will likely only have to pay a much smaller percentage to the bail bond company. This can help your loved one get out of jail quickly without you having to go to the bank the next morning. If it's late at night, you can also just stay at home while the bail bond agent goes to the jail for you. 

If you get a phone call from a loved one who has been arrested, remain calm and consider your options. Reach out to a bail bond company today for more information