Can Parents Post Bail for a College Student Who Has Been Arrested?

 Posted on September 13, 2021 in Bail Bonds

Fall is “back to school” season, and during this time, many college students leave home for the first time or return to campus to attend classes. While most college students are at least 18 years old, making them legal adults, they have not yet fully matured, and they can often engage in risky behavior or unlawful activity without considering the consequences. If a child is arrested while attending college, parents will usually be very concerned about what they can do, including whether they will be able to post bail to ensure that their child can be released from custody and return to their classes. This is especially true in cases where children are attending college far away from where their parents live. By understanding the issues that may affect their child’s case, a parent can make sure they are taking the right steps to help them resolve these matters properly.

Bail for College Students

After a college student is arrested, they will appear before a judge, who will set an amount of bail that must be paid before they can be released. This amount will vary depending on the offense the student is charged with. For minor offenses, such as shoplifting, vandalism, or public intoxication, bail may be set at a few hundred dollars. However, bail will usually be higher for more serious offenses, such as sexual assault or injuring someone while driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Restrictions may be placed on a student following their release, such as prohibiting them from leaving the area or associating with other people involved in the alleged offense. A student will also be required to appear in court for all scheduled hearings during their case.

How Doc’s Bail Bonds Can Help

The best way for a student to pay bail and get released is to obtain a bail bond. A parent can secure a bail bond on their child’s behalf, and in most cases, they will only be required to pay 10 percent of the total amount of bail. A bail bondsman will then post bail on behalf of the student and ensure that all procedures are followed correctly so that they can be released from jail.

At Doc’s Bail Bonds, we make it easy for a parent to obtain a bail bond for their child. No matter where the parent is located, they can contact us 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and we will ensure that bail is posted as quickly as possible. We also offer flexible payment options and affordable payment plans. With our familiarity with all of the jails and police stations in Dallas/Fort Worth and the surrounding areas, we can ensure that bail will be posted correctly, allowing a student to get out of jail as quickly as possible. We will also work with a student following their release to ensure that they meet all requirements during their case.

Contact a Collin County Bail Bondsman

If your child has been arrested, we can provide them with the help they need to get released and address any criminal charges that they are facing. Contact our Plano bail agents today by calling 214-747-4110.