How can I get him out of jail with the little money I have?

First, if you have a boyfriend that was booked on a DUI who is relying on you to provide the money to bail him out, make sure that you are either going to be repaid by him when he gets released or that the money that you shell out will be money that you can easily throw away. Chances are good that this money will never come back to you.
In most cases, a bonding agent will require that you put a 10 percent down payment down on the cost of the bail. This down payment will help to ensure that the defendant returns to jail in order to serve trial. You may also have to put down additional money or collateral that will act as a surety that the individual returns to court for the court date. The additional money that you may have to put down will be determined by your bonding agent depending on your unique circumstances.

As far as the cost of the bail that you may have to pay for, here’s some information that may help you understand what you’re getting involved with : Bails are all set by a judge. The judge will take several factors into consideration when determining the amount of the bail. First, the judge will look at any past offenses that the defendant may have committed. If your boyfriend has had a past offense (either DUI or otherwise) the bail might be higher than it would otherwise be.

The judge will also look at the flight risk for the defendant. The bail will be set higher if the judge thinks that the defendant may not show up for a court date. Also, the judge will decide the bail based on the nature of the offense. Unfortunately, DUI’s are rather common offenses, so they are usually associated with lower fine rates. The bail rates vary according to the county as well and could be vastly different from one county to the next.

After your boyfriend’s bail has been set, you will approach a bonding agency and be asked to make a ten percent down payment. If the bail it set at $1,000, then you will likely have to put a $100 down payment. You may also have to turn over some collateral if the bonding agent requests it. In such a case, you want to be very certain that you can trust your boyfriend to return to court to serve trial or that he will pay you back. You stand to lose substantial funds if he does not.

In order to find the money to pay this down payment (and perhaps for the collateral), you may be able to take out a loan from the bank, if it is open. Some bonding agencies accept credit cards, while others don’t. However, you can always request a check from your credit card company that you can use to pay the bail. Also, you can borrow money from your family and friends if you are truly in dire straits and desire to free your boyfriend.