When someone is arrested for a crime in California, they will be taken into custody, processed, booked, and placed in jail. The bail schedule a judge puts in place will determine the bail amount or the amount of money that must be paid to the court to be released from jail prior to their court date. Essentially, bail is a form of collateral to ensure that a defendant will appear for future court dates. However, the bail amount can be raised or lowered at the judge's discretion based on these three key factors: past criminal history, possibility of flight risk, and the severity of the crime. At Matrix Bail Bonds, we've helped thousands of people get bailed out fast and affordably. With a combined 20+ years in the industry, we aim to conduct business differently by treating our clients with integrity and respect.