Many people assume that Florida Keys bail bonds agencies will bail them out of jail if they call. However, that’s not always the case. Sometimes, the bondsman will decline your application for a bond and you’ll need to find another way. Just what are some of the factors that could mean the bondsman turns you down?

1. Previous skipping history. If you’ve skipped out on your bail before, whether you paid it yourself or used bail bonds, this will affect how a bondsman feels about giving you a helping hand. Bail bonds are business, after all, so if you are a high risk person, they may not be willing to help.

2. No collateral. Everyone needs collateral in case they do happen to take off in the middle of the trial. That means you’ll need to either have a business, house or something of value to offer the bonds agency in case of problems. If you don’t have this and don’t have a friend or family member willing to help you out, then the agency probably won’t be able to help you out.

3. Type of crime. While this is a fairly personal reason, some bondsman won’t take certain jobs. They have specific standards that you have to meet and this may vary according to the company.

When it comes to Florida Keys bail bonds, you aren’t always guaranteed acceptance. If you have a clean history with bail and collateral, your chances are much higher.