MINUTES FROM PLACER COUNTY JAIL
LOCATED IN THE HEART OF ROSEVILLE
Call us anytime 24/7 & 365
Insurance Bail License #1738147
MINUTES FROM PLACER COUNTY JAIL
LOCATED IN THE HEART OF ROSEVILLE
Call us anytime 24/7 & 365
Insurance Bail License #1738147
WHEN YOU NEED HELP FAST
Call Frank S. Calabretta’s Bail Bonds Roseville!

We accept cash, personal checks, money orders, and all major credit cards
How Does a Bail Bond Work?
Most people have only heard of bail bonds through television ads and news reports. If you have ever asked what is bail and how does it work, you’ve come to the right place. Frank S. Calabretta’s Bail Bonds Roseville can give you an easy-to-understand explanation of bail bonds, bail services, and what to expect before, during and after bail is set.
It is important that you know how the bail bond process works. Frank S. Calabretta’s Bail Bonds Roseville wants you to know your rights before you need to. That is why we provide bail bond information for free and are available anytime to answer your questions. Knowing how bail bonds work may help you procure releasement from jail sooner, giving you much-needed space and time to seek legal counsel while also being able to provide for loved ones.
Frank S. Calabretta’s Bail Bonds Roseville provides 24-hour nationwide bail services. Should you have any questions regarding how bail bonds work while reading the bond information below, don’t hesitate to contact us any time. Our office is conveniently located just outside of Roseville, in Auburn across from the Placer County jail. We offer bail bond services in Roseville, Sacramento, Auburn, Placerville, Grass Valley, Nevada City, Truckee, Lake Wildwood, Rough & Ready, Alta Sierra, North San Juan, Lake of the Pines, Cedar Ridge and the outlying rural areas.
What is Bail?
This is a good place to start when asking how bail bonds work. After all, “what is bail” and “what is a bail bond” are questions you certainly don’t want to be asking behind bars.
Bail is a financial arrangement that a bail bonding agency will make on behalf of a criminal defendant. The purpose of the bail system is to guarantee the appearance of a criminal defendant in court. A bail bonding agency, like Frank S. Calabretta’s Bail Bonds Roseville, can arrange to have a suspect released from jail pending the trial in exchange for money or collateral, which may be cash, assets, or a bond. The court sets the monetary value of the bail and the bail bond agency can pay the amount in full or a percentage upfront and the rest at the arraignment. A bail bond, therefore, is a surety that the full bail amount will be paid if the criminal defendant does not appear in court on a set date. This is enough for many people to be sure to arrive on time for their court hearings.
How Does a Bail Bond Work?
Most people have only heard of bail bonds through television ads and news reports. If you have ever asked what is bail and how does it work, you’ve come to the right place. Frank S. Calabretta’s Bail Bonds Roseville can give you an easy-to-understand explanation of bail bonds, bail services, and what to expect before, during and after bail is set.
It is important that you know how the bail bond process works. Frank S. Calabretta’s Bail Bonds Roseville wants you to know your rights before you need to. That is why we provide bail bond information for free and are available anytime to answer your questions. Knowing how bail bonds work may help you procure releasement from jail sooner, giving you much-needed space and time to seek legal counsel while also being able to provide for loved ones.
Frank S. Calabretta’s Bail Bonds Roseville provides 24-hour nationwide bail services. Should you have any questions regarding how bail bonds work while reading the bond information below, don’t hesitate to contact us any time. Our office is conveniently located just outside of Roseville, in Auburn across from the Placer County jail. We offer bail bond services in Roseville, Sacramento, Auburn, Placerville, Grass Valley, Nevada City, Truckee, Lake Wildwood, Rough & Ready, Alta Sierra, North San Juan, Lake of the Pines, Cedar Ridge and the outlying rural areas.
We accept cash, personal checks, money orders, and all major credit cards
What is Bail?
This is a good place to start when asking how bail bonds work. After all, “what is bail” and “what is a bail bond” are questions you certainly don’t want to be asking behind bars.
Bail is a financial arrangement that a bail bonding agency will make on behalf of a criminal defendant. The purpose of the bail system is to guarantee the appearance of a criminal defendant in court. A bail bonding agency, like Frank S. Calabretta’s Bail Bonds Roseville, can arrange to have a suspect released from jail pending the trial in exchange for money or collateral, which may be cash, assets, or a bond. The court sets the monetary value of the bail and the bail bond agency can pay the amount in full or a percentage upfront and the rest at the arraignment. A bail bond, therefore, is a surety that the full bail amount will be paid if the criminal defendant does not appear in court on a set date. This is enough for many people to be sure to arrive on time for their court hearings.
The Bail Bond Process
Arrest and Booking: Pre Bail Services
When someone is arrested on suspicion of a crime, that person will be taken to jail for booking. The suspect will be searched for any weapons, have a mug shot taken, he or she will be fingerprinted, and asked for a statement. The suspect’s personal belongings are cataloged and retained and from that point, the suspect has no access to money, credit cards, or cell phones.
The booking process has many steps and can take anywhere from an hour to a few hours to complete. This often depends on the size of the jail and how busy the jail is. The booking process mostly consists of a background check, warrant check, and updating the computer system with the criminal charge and suspect information. Once the criminal defendant or suspect is “processed in” he or she is taken to a cell. This is usually when that infamous “one call” is given to the defendant and it is at this time he or she can request bail services directly from a bail bond agency or ask friends or family to pull together what is needed to post bail.
Acquiring a Bail Bond
- A Bail Bond Application
- A Bail Indemnity Agreement
- A Receipt
Once the bail bond paperwork is finalized, a licensed bail bond agent will “post” the bail bond at the appropriate detention facility or jail that will result in the release of the defendant. From the time a customer first calls into a bail bond company for bail services to the release of the defendant, there is a wait time anywhere between about 20 minutes to two hours so the process of acquiring a bail bond is usually fairly quick. The quicker the better is what most bailees prefer. The experienced bail bonds agents at Frank S. Calabretta’s Bail Bonds Roseville do their best to get all the paperwork processed and finalized in a timely manner.

What Happens if the Bailee is a No-Show in Court?
If you are purchasing a bail bond on someone else’s behalf, always understand your bail bond contract responsibility. The bail bond company may call upon the co-signer to help locate and detain the individual who missed their court appearance under their bail bond. All parties have a financial responsibility under the bail bond to make sure the bailee succeeds at appearing for all of their court appearances under their bail bond contract.
Be Wary of “Too Good to be True” Bail Bonds
For bail bond services in California, customers are charged a fee which is 10% of the full bail amount. For Federal bail bonds, the premium is 12% of the full bail bond amount. Only accept a bond offer from a bailhouse that abides by the state and federal laws.
At Frank S. Calabretta’s Bail Bonds Roseville, we are conveniently located Directly Across from the Placer County Jail in Auburn. Bail bonds can be arranged over the phone and bail agreements emailed or mailed so you don’t have to leave the comfort of your own home to secure a bail bond. Payments can be made with cash, checks, money orders, and all major credit cards.
We offer bail bond services in Roseville, Rocklin, Lincoln, Granite Bay, Auburn, Penryn, Newcastle, Ophir, Placerville, Georgetown, Colfax, Grass Valley, Nevada City, Truckee, North Lake Tahoe, and outlying rural areas. See our About Us page for a more extensive list of cities served.
When a Bail Bond is Not an Option
There are instances when bail bonds are not available to citizens. You can only make a bond and be released from jail if you have no other holds or detainers. A detainer or hold is placed on a criminal defendant by another governmental agency which requires the defendant to be held pending clearance of the hold.
For example, there may be a warrant placed against an inmate for pending charges from another jurisdiction or even state. Or if a criminal defendant has several unpaid traffic tickets, he or she may be held in jail until they are paid off in monetary or jail time. If the criminal defendant cannot make a bond or does not qualify for pretrial release, he or she remains in jail while the case is pending.
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AREAS SERVED
- Roseville
- Rocklin
- Lincoln
- Granite Bay
- Auburn
- Colfax
- Nevada City
- Placer County
- Sacramento County
- Nevada County
- El Dorado County
“Frank and Melissa are the best in the business! No one wants to find themselves in that predicament but unfortunately it happens. Frank and Melissa go out of their way to make the process as smooth as possible. It’s comforting to know that they are just a phone call away.”
— Alicia R.