Hearing the word “prison,” many people will automatically envision a 2×5 cell, a lack of essential items, no privacy, and armed guards. However, this is not the case for some of the prisons in the United States. Take a look at some of the luxuries offered at the following correctional institutions:

If you are going to visit a friend or loved one, it is important to note the visitation policies for the specific detention center you are going to. If you do not follow the policies and regulations, you will not be permitted to visit your loved one. Here is the Wake County Visiting Policy:

It’s no surprise that once a person is in jail, they want to get out– as fast as possible. Probably the fastest way to get a person out of jail is to post bail. Here is all of the information you need to get someone out of jail fast after an arrest in Johnston County, Duplin County, Sampson County, ...

If you happen to find yourself behind bars you most likely want to handle this situation quietly, quickly, and privately as possible. You may even want to keep your friends and family out of your sticky situation.

The holidays are supposed to be a time to take a break from your mundane work or school routine, to relax, and to spend time with your family members.

The idea of getting arrested, getting put behind bars, and hiring an expert bail bondsman can be terrifying. However, there are a few things you can keep in mind that will help you understand what to do if you get arrested.

Don’t trust Law & Order or NCIS as a source for all of your information regarding America’s court system. Just because you’re an avid crime-related television show watcher, doesn’t mean you know everything about the legal system.

When a friend comes to you begging for you to help bail her boyfriend out of jail, what do you do? Be prepared for taking on some responsibility. Cosigning on bail bonds come with certain responsibilities. If those responsibilities aren’t met, you could find yourself dealing with some pretty big ...

At Big Mike Bail Bonds, we understand that our clients aren’t likely to be familiar with the legal and industry terms used in the bail bonding process.

The purpose of detention or imprisonment is to make sure that a person shows up in court for judgement, making the risk of the person not showing up one of the biggest determining factors for bail. In our justice system, you are considered innocent until proven guilty in court, so the amount set ...

If you have bailed someone out of jail or are considering bailing them out, you probably want to know what happens if they skip their court date.

A judicial official such as the court magistrate is the one who determines under what conditions a person will be released from jail.