Once your bail is set, it is up to you and whoever plans to bail you out to determine a way to pay for it. Bail bonds are usually the easiest and quickest way to get the money to bail someone out of jail. However, bail bonds are not often granted to everyone. Since a bondsman charges you a percentage of your bail, they tend to give bail bonds to people who have a higher bail. Luckily, there are a few other ways in which you can get the money to pay for bail if you can't get a bond.

Get a Short-term Personal Loan from the Bank

If you have good credit and are employed, then you may be able to qualify for a short-term personal loan from the bank. A short-term loan is designed to give you access to a small amount of money. Once the loan is granted, the funds are immediately deposited into your bank account. Since the amount granted is usually only between a few hundred and a few thousand dollars, the bank expects the loan to be paid off within a few weeks.

Pawn Your Valuables

Another quick way to raise bail money is by pawning some of your valuables. A pawn shop will not give you the full amount you bought them for, but they do pay you in cash. In many cases, you can come back and repurchase your item once you have enough money to do so. Many pawn shops also allow you to use your valuables as collateral for a small loan. You can use the money you receive from the loan to pay for the bail. 

Ask for Personal Recognizance

Personal recognizance allows you to get released from jail without having to pay for bail. In order to do so, your lawyer has to prove that you are a low flight risk. Even if your lawyer proves this, it is ultimately up to the judge to decide whether to grant personal recognizance. If the judge grants personal recognizance, you will have to sign a written promise. Signing a written promise means that you agree to show up for all future court appearances. If you fail to show up for any hearings, the court will issue a warrant for your arrest.

While a bail bond may be the quickest way to post bond it may not be available for everyone. Therefore, consider these alternative solutions to raise money for your bail. For more information about your bond eligibility, contact a company like Chesterfield Bonding.