A-1 Bail Bonds

A-1 Bail Bonds Bail is provided to release a suspect from custody with the understanding the suspect will appear for trial at the scheduled time. If the suspect does not appear, bail will be forfeited and an arrest warrant will generally be issued. Some suspects may not qualify for bail.

Someone in custody? Don’t leave them there any longer than necessary. Our bail process is fast and efficient. To obtain a bail bond call our bail specialist at 1.808.522.1960 or toll free 1.800.701.2245.

To apply online follow the instructions below.

Click to open a PDF NO COLLATERAL BAIL APPLICATION
Fill in the information on your computer, print, sign and fax to 1.808.522.1972 or “save” the application on your computer and email it to us at jim@808bond.com

Print the blank application, fill out by hand, sign and fax to 1.808.522.1972.

Fill in the requested information and select the SUBMIT button to send the data to our secure sever.

Our bail specialist will contact you when the application is approved or if the bail bond requires collateral. Then you can arrange payment. Payment is usually 10% of the bail amount.

Payment is as easy as 1,2,3.

Click to open a PDF BAIL PAYMENT FORM
Fill in the information on your computer, print, sign and fax to 1.808.522.1972 or “save” the application on your computer and email it to us at jim@808bond.com

Print the blank application, fill out by hand, sign and fax to 1.808.522.1972.

Fill in the payment information and select the SUBMIT button to send the data to our secure sever. Payment will be sent to A-1. You will receive an automatic email confirmation.

When payment is received, we will arrange for immediate release.

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Quick, no hassel, bail bond service. Oldest locally owned bail agency in hawaii. 5 minute bonding process.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a bond?

There are five ways that a person may be released from custody.
1. You can use a bailbondsman like A-1 Bonding who you will pay a fee and will accept a signature from a person with good credit as assurance that the defendant for show up for court.
2. You can use a bailbondsman that you will pay a fee and need to use some form of collateral.
3. You can post cash for the full amount of the bond with the court or jail.
4. You can use real property (such as a home or a lot) with the court
5. And lastly the judge can decide to let the defendant go on there own recognizance.

What is collateral?

Collateral is some property placed within the bail agent's legal control, which may be sold in the event the defendant does not show for the court proceeding. The bail agent can then sell the property to cover the amount paid to post the bail. Essentially, collateral is a way of ensuring the defendant will go back to court and complete his/her obligation to the court.

Do I get the 10% fee back after my trial is over?

You do not get you premium back that you paid to the bonding office. This fee is what allowed the defendant to get out of jail and is fully earned once the defendant is out of custody. For example if the defendant gets rearrested a week later you get no portion nor a refund of any money. If the bailbondsman fails to live up to his end of the contract then and only then you may be entitled to a refund of some kind.

What do bondsmen accept as collateral?

Each bonding office will have there own standards but, for the most part they will take:

* real estate
* cars
* credit cards
* stocks
* bonds
* jewelry
* personal credit
* bank accounts

What does A-1 Bonding charge for a bail bond?

A-1 Bonding charges 10% of the bail amount or a $150 minimum fee for small bail amounts as allowed by HRS 804-62.

How do I post cash bail? Does it require a bondsman? Do I get my money back when posting cash bail?

Cash bail is when the FULL amount of the bail is posted at the Sheriff’s office or HPD. For example, if a client’s bail is at $50,000, then that full amount can be given to the State of Hawaii to ensure the appearance of a defendant. You do not need a bondman to post cash bail.

Are criminal defense attorneys allowed to function as both a bondsman and a lawyer?

Persuant to Hawaii law [§431:9N-104] Bail agent not to act as attorney. A bail agent who is also an attorney shall not represent a person to whom the attorney has furnished bail for compensation in any proceeding for which the attorney has furnished bail. The commissioner may place on probation, suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew a bail agent's license and may levy a civil fine or penalty in accordance with articles 2 and 9A, or any combination of these actions, for violation of this section. [L 2008, c 134, pt of §1]

Aren’t all licensed bondsman the same? After all, they all have the same bond that gets their clients out of jail, correct?

All bondsman are not the same. At A-1 Bonding, “We get you out, we see you through.” Any licensed bondsman can collect a fee and submit a bail bond to a holding facility. However, at A-1 bonding we are:
1) present for every client’s first court appearance,
2) in good standing with many of Hawaii’s top tier defense attorneys, and
3) our fees comply with statutory rates for bail as mandated by HRS 804-62.

In addition, we’re locally owned and have been operating for over 30 years. No other bonding company can boast of these previously-mentioned services.