When you are arrested and jailed with no cash to bail yourself out, a bail bond service can be a blessing. However, there are laws in some states that make it impossible to have access to bail bonds because the commercial process is not allowed according to state laws. As someone who could potentially get arrested, it is best if you know a little about the laws in your state and how things work. Here's a look at a few of the most common questions people tend to have about illegal bail bond states. 

Why are bail bonds illegal in some states?

Some states have abolished commercial bail bonds, but not many. If you happen to live in a state where commercial bail bonds are illegal, there may be other programs available to help you out when you do land in jail. For example, you may be offered to get out by paying only a percentage of your bail as sort of a deposit on the full amount. Your payment will act as an agreement that requires you to return to court to face your charges per the schedule of the court system. At that point, if you are formally charged, the remaining balance of the bail may have to be paid. 

In what states are bail bonds illegal?

It is helpful to know which states will not allow bail bonds, so you will know what your options are if you do, unfortunately, live in one of those states. Kentucky, Illinois, Oregon, and Wisconsin have all made amendments to laws that will not allow bail bonds on a commercial level. Some states only have specific types of bail bonds that are not allowed. For example, Nebraska and Maine do not allow surety bonds. 

What happens if you were locked up in one state but reside in another?

Believe it or not, these situations happen a lot, especially in border towns where two states collide and citizens cross freely back and forth. It is typical for the court in the state where you were jailed to follow their own state guidelines about bail bonds. Therefore, say you were spending some time in Tennessee even though you lived in Kentucky and got locked up, you would likely have access to bail bonds since your crime was committed in and you were jailed in a state that has no laws stating you cannot get a bail bond.

For more information, reach out to a bail bondsman service in your area.