West Virginia Bail Bond Guides

Learn how magistrate and circuit courts handle West Virginia criminal cases, why the court order matters, and where to ask about bail requirements.

A missed court date in West Virginia can lead to a capias warrant and bond forfeiture. Here is what happens and the steps to take right now.

From booking to the magistrate hearing to release, here is how bail works at West Virginia's ten regional jails and how long each step usually takes.

Should you pay the full bail in cash or use a bail bondsman? Here is how cash bonds and surety bonds compare in West Virginia on cost, refunds, and risk.

Before you cosign a bail bond in West Virginia, understand what an indemnitor agrees to, what happens if the defendant skips, and what you are not on the hook for.

Use the WV Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation inmate search at dcr.wv.gov to find someone in a regional jail. Here is how, and what to do next.

Understand West Virginia's minimum bonding fee, the difference between bail and the agency fee, and the questions to ask before signing a bond agreement.

Call Craven Bail Bonds at (304) 980-6650 for 24/7 assistance with West Virginia bail bond questions, requirements and next steps.

A practical introduction to bail amounts, surety bonds, written agreements and the questions to ask before arranging a West Virginia bail bond.

What to ask when contacting Craven Bail Bonds: bond requirements, written costs, paperwork and next steps. Call (304) 980-6650.