Las Vegas has gone back to their roots of being Sin City and is well-known for it's high-end casinos, world-class restaurants and unmatched nightlife and entertainment.
However, amidst the glamour and lights of the Las Vegas strip and in-line with many other large cities in the United States, crime is a growing statistic amongst the Las Vegas area and its surrounding cities. Bail bonds is a multi-million dollar industry and nowhere is it more competitive and growing in numbers than bail bonds in Las Vegas. The largest law enforcement agency in Nevada is the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and Sheriff Doug Gillespie is tasked with fighting crime both against tourists but as well as locals.
With the onslaught of reality TV shows nowadays, crime-related shows remain one of the top rated genres on television. Shows like Vegas Strip which follows Las Vegas Metropolitan Police officers who are assigned to patrol the Las Vegas Strip may give some insight to the reality of being arrested but doesn't give you all the facts you'll need when trying to bail someone out of jail.
While many counties and states will have a generic bail schedule posted, where it is pre-determined how much bail will be when a defendant is charged with a certain crime, the judge is the ultimate decision maker in determing if, and how much, bail will be for a certain defendant. This is usually based on several factors, including the defendant's prior criminal record, ties to the community and if they pose as a flight risk. Bail is a right protected by the Sixth Amendment of the United States so long as the offense the person is accused of is a bailable offense, in most states, this translates to not being accused of a capital crime. Inmate discharge schedules also varies from facility to facility in Las Vegas.
Southern Nevada has the following jails:
• Clark County Detention Center
• Downtown City Jail
• NLV Jail
• Henderson Detention Center
Needless to say, when dealing with bailing someone out of jail, you’ll most likely be dealing with one of the jails in Las Vegas, North Las Vegas or Henderson. A common misconception is when a person is arrested by Henderson Police, people automatically assume the person is transferred to the Henderson Detention Facility. While it may seem logical, it is not correct. When someone is arrested in Nevada, there are several factors involved which determine the jail a person will be taken to, including the location of the arrest, any existing warrants a person may have or a variety of other circumstances.
The last thing a person wants is for themselves or their loved one to be stuck in jail, which is why they seek the services of a Las Vegas bail bonds company to get out of jail. As a person who has been bonded out of jail, it is imperative you stay updated on your court dates and appear in court when you’re scheduled to. The judge will most likely issue a warrant if you fail to appear in court on your scheduled date.