If your loved one ends up behind bars and you don’t have enough liquid cash to cover the total bail amount, obtaining a bail bond may be the answer. What if you don’t have enough for the bond fee, either? Although everyone’s financial situation and family dynamic are different, the following strategies may yield the funds you need to get your loved one released as quickly as possible. 

3 Ways to Raise Enough for the Bail Bond Fee

1. Ask Family Members

You know your family better than anyone. If you think certain members would be willing—and able—to help during a financial crisis, reach out to them. Depending on your relationship and the total amount you need, they may simply give you the money, or they may ask you to pay it back by a certain date. Either way, you’ll have the funds you need to post bail right away. 

2. Sell Some Possessions 

Thanks to apps like Nextdoor, websites like Craigslist, and forums like Facebook Marketplace, it’s never been easier to sell used possessions. If you’re not tech-savvy, you could also take your items to a local pawn shop. Jewelry and gently used electronics are especially valuable when trying to raise cash fast. 

3. Take Out a Small Loan 

If you’re short on cash now but payday is right around the corner, taking out a small loan could be the answer. Generally speaking, it’s wise to avoid getting a payday loan unless you’re certain you’ll be able to pay it back promptly because the interest rates are so high. Since you can obtain such funds immediately, though, it may be your best option if all else fails. 

Once you raise enough money for your loved one’s bail bond, turn to Godfrey Bonding in Canton, GA. A family-owned and -operated business, they're proud to be the oldest bail bond agency in Cherokee County. Since 1981, they've been reuniting families who have had a member end up on the wrong side of the law. To learn more about the bail process, visit their website. Call (770) 479-5230 to connect with a bondsman on their team.