If you recently secured a release from jail with the help of a bail bonds provider, it's important that you understand the obligations that come with this agreement. When you secure a bail bond, you're held to certain standards while you're awaiting your trial. When you don't live up to those standards, you may find yourself back in jail. Here are some tips to help you ensure that you meet your bond requirements and avoid going back to jail while you wait for your trial. 

Talk With Your Bondsman

Once you're released, meet with your bond agent as soon as possible. You'll have paperwork to sign anyway, so it's important that you go see them immediately upon your release. This paperwork will clearly detail the obligations you're agreeing to live up to while you're out on bail. Read it carefully, discuss it with the bond agent, and make sure you fully understand what's expected of you. Set a reminder in your phone to call your bond agent at your check-in intervals, whether it's daily or weekly.

Call The Courthouse Regularly

Not only can failing to keep in touch with your bond agent lead to bail revocation but missing a court date can too. You'll want to keep in touch with the courthouse to make sure you're notified of any hearings, meetings, or other appointments that are scheduled. Make sure the courthouse has your correct phone number and address so that you receive communications.

Call A Lawyer

Another important thing to consider when it comes to preserving your bail release is to call a lawyer right away. They can help you understand the expectations and clarify any gray areas, including who you can and cannot contact, areas where you aren't allowed to be, and any other important elements that could ultimately get you in trouble if you didn't acknowledge them. Working with a lawyer is important for building your defense anyway, so rely on them for legal guidance about your bond release too.

Keep Your Job (Or Get A New One)

One of the things that you'll need to remember when you're out on bail is that you may have bail fees to pay to the bond agent, or fines to pay the court. In addition, maintaining employment may be a term of your release. In either case, it's in your best interest to retain your job if possible. If being arrested costs you that job, make every effort to get a new one as soon as you possibly can. Make sure your bond agent is in the loop on the efforts you're making to find work.

These are some of the most important things to consider when you're released on bail. Be attentive to your responsibilities to avoid revocation. Contact a local bail bondsman to learn more.