Even though the bail bonds business always seems to get a bad name, in large part due to the way it’s portrayed in movies and television shows, the truth is that bail bonds are an integral part of the Louisiana justice system.Bail bonds is crucial:...

Nothing is worse than needing help, and not being able to get it from anyone. Here at St Tammany Parish Bail Bonds, we understand this, which is why we have offices and bail agents located all over Louisiana. We can even help in the areas...

Many people don’t realize that bench warrants and arrest warrants are two different things. While both have the same end result, you get arrested, they’re handled in two very different ways. What is an Arrest Warrant Before an arrest warrant can be issued, a...

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Here at Covington Bail Bonds we’re proud of our highly trained bail agents. They are the driving force behind our company. They work hard to get you out of jail and are always there when you need them. However, some people do not know what...

When you need to bail someone out of jail, you want to do it quickly. This is a very stressful time for you, and you know it is even worse for your loved one in jail. It is completely understandable that you want to get...

The booking process is what happens after a person was just arrested. This process involves a series of procedures the defendant goes through in order to be properly and formally documented into the system; this is when the official arrest record is created. The booking process is standard procedure for all defendants, and there is no possibility of getting out of it.Here is what happens during the booking process:
  • The defendant’s name will be documented, as well as the crime they are being accused of.
  • They will have their mugshots taken from the front and the sides.
  • Any loose items that were on them at the time of their arrest will be confiscated, such as a cell phone and a wallet.
  • DNA samples will be taken.
  • There will be a health screening, which will include tests to look for transmittable diseases like tuberculosis that can put other inmates and officers in jail.
  • They will change out of their clothes and into an orange jumpsuit. Their clothes will be confiscated.
  • An officer will conduct a full body search of the defendant.
  • An officer will search for any outstanding arrest warrants for the defendant.