How do I make payments?

Online Payments

The fastest, easiest way to make your payment is online at our website.

  • It’s free.*
  • It’s available 24 hours a day.
  • No enrollment required.

Click here to make a one-time payment with a credit card, debit card or electronic check.

*Subject to customer’s credit/debit/bank transaction fees.

Phone Payments

Use Automated Self-Service Option
Call (866) 543-7680 to use the automated phone payment system to make an automated payment anytime of the day or night.

Speak to Live Agent
Call (800) 774-7452 to speak with an Aladdin representative who is specially trained to help you make a payment arrangement that suits your individual needs. You can use a credit card, debit card or electronic check.

In Person Payments

You may walk your payments into any of our many local offices. Click here to find the location near you. We accept cash, personal checks, money orders, and most major credit and debit cards.

Mail Payments

Payments can be made by sending a check or money order (no cash, please) to the following address:

Aladdin Bail Bonds
Payment Processing Center
PO Box 2606
Carlsbad, CA 92011

Payments will be processed within five business days after receipt.

What is considered by the court in fixing the amount of the bail?

The amount of the bail is first and foremost within the scope and discretion of the judge or magistrate, with only two general limitations:

  1. The purpose of bail is not to penalize or punish the defendant, but only to secure the appearance of the accused, and it should be set with that in mind.
  2. Excessive bail, not warranted by the circumstances or the evidence at hand, is not only improper but a violation of constitutional rights. In fixing the amount of the bail, the court takes into consideration the seriousness of the charge, the defendant’s previous criminal record and the probability of the defendant appearing at the trial or hearing.

Additionally, if public safety is an issue, the court may make an inquiry where it may consider allegations of injury to the victim, danger to the public and/or to the defendant, threats to the victim or a witness, the use of a deadly weapon and the defendant’s use or possession of controlled substances. A judge or magistrate setting bail in other than a scheduled or usual amount must state on the record the reasons and address the issue of threats made against a victim or a witness. The court must also consider evidence offered by the detained person regarding ties to the community and ability to post bond. The bail amount set by the court must be within the minimum range amount of bail that would reasonably assure the defendant’s appearance – NOT the maximum! It is important to remember that it is the court magistrate that determines bail amounts.

How much does it cost to bail someone out of jail?

All cases are different. To answer this question in your case please contact a licensed member of our staff in the nearest Aladdin Bail Bonds office, or by calling us at (800) 300-Bail and we can help direct you.

What is a reinstatement?

This is a process by which a defendant who has failed to appear in court can have their bench warrant removed and the bail bond re-activated or “reinstated” with the court. The defendant, working with Aladdin, will report back to the court which allows the court to set a new court date for the defendant. This proceeding may result in additional fees to the defendant/co-signer.

What is a summary judgment?

A summary judgment is issued by the court if, following a bail bond forfeiture, the deadline for reinstating the bond or returning the defendant to custody has passed. Upon issuance of a summary judgment, the full bail amount must be paid.

When does a forfeiture take place?

A forfeiture occurs when a defendant fails to appear in court. If a defendant misses a court date, a bench warrant is issued for their arrest. It is possible in many cases that the bail bond may be “reinstated” by the defendant working with Aladdin to report back to the court, which allows the court to set a new trial date for the defendant.

What does it mean when a bail bond is exonerated?

A bail bond is exonerated when the legal process/trial has finished. It does not matter whether the defendant is found guilty/innocent or if the case has been dismissed. At this point, the bail bond is discharged. However, any unpaid premium, fees or other amounts charged by the bail service provider are still owed.

Who is a co-signer/guarantor?

A co-signer/guarantor is the person(s) willing to be responsible for the defendant while they are out on bail and who co-assumes financial responsibility, including guarantee of the full bail bond amount.

What is the difference between bail bond amount and premium?

The bail bond amount is the full amount of the bail that is set by the court. The premium is the dollar amount charged by the bail service provider for providing the pre-trial release service. Usually this premium is 10% of the bail amount. For example, if the bail amount is $20,000, the premium charged would be $2,000.

What is a bail bond?

A bail bond is a financial guarantee made by or on behalf of a criminal defendant that is used to guarantee their appearance in court through the end of their trial. Failure by the defendant to appear will result in a bail bond forfeiture.