A flow-chart showing how the Los Angeles Bail Bond Process works (applicable for the entire State of California). The diagram shows: - Arrest of an individual; - Booking of the defendant; - Phone call to family/friend or attorney; - Contacting the Bail Bondsman; - Deciding to contract for the bail bondsman's service or to pay for the bail directly; - And, release from jail on bond until the court date or until the charges are otherwise resolved;