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title: How Bail Bonds Work in San Diego Criminal Cases
slug: san-diego-bail-bonds-explained
article_type: Help Article
keywords: bail bonds, criminal cases
url: https://www.sandiegocriminalattorneys.org/blog/2024/august/san-diego-ca-crime-rate-latest-statistics/
published_date: 2025-10-27T00:00:00
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Bail bonds agencies post bail on behalf of defendants with payment of a premium. Understanding how bonds work enables defendants and families to regain freedom pending trial faster.