BLACKWELL BAIL BONDS TEAM IN PUEBLO, COLORADO

Meet The Blackwell Team

JANICE PAYNE

Janice began building her life and business with her husband, John Titus, in Casper, Wyoming, in 1991. Together, they successfully operated a business there for eight years. In June 1998, they made the decision to sell their Wyoming business and return home to Colorado, where John joined Janice’s brother as a partner in the family business.


Over the years, Janice and John worked faithfully to build the business with one goal in mind: to become a premier bail bond company serving Colorado Springs, Castle Rock, Pueblo, and communities throughout the state of Colorado. Their business was built not only on hard work, but also on a genuine desire to help people and families during some of the most difficult and uncertain moments of their lives.


After John’s passing, Janice continued to carry on the business and the legacy they had built together. For nine years, she walked through life as a widow, continuing to serve her clients and community while relying on her faith and her relationship with the Lord to give her strength, wisdom, and direction.


Allen Payne has served as the pastor of First Baptist Church of Peaceful Valley for 23 years. His life has been dedicated to serving God, ministering to others, and helping people find hope and direction through their faith in Jesus Christ. His years as a pastor have given him a deep understanding of people, compassion for those facing difficult circumstances, and a sincere desire to help others through challenging seasons of life.


Allen and Janice’s relationship grew from a friendship that had already been rooted in many years of shared experiences. Allen was John’s best friend and had worked alongside him for approximately 10 years, helping individuals who had missed court and assisting with failures to appear and the writing of bonds. When John passed away, Allen continued to help Janice and support the business.


Both Janice and Allen experienced profound loss. Janice lost her husband after nearly 28 years of marriage, and Allen lost his wife of nearly 40 years. Neither expected that, after experiencing such heartache, God would bring them together in a new chapter of their lives. In time, their friendship grew into a relationship, and they recently married.


Their story is one of faith, loss, healing, and God’s continued guidance. They believe that God has a purpose and plan for every season of life, even during the times when that plan may not be immediately understood. Through both joy and sorrow, they have learned to depend on their Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, for wisdom, strength, and direction.


Today, Janice and Allen continue to serve together, carrying forward the legacy that Janice and John established while trusting God to guide their path. Their desire is to treat every person they encounter with dignity, compassion, and respect, recognizing that everyone has a story and that difficult circumstances can happen to anyone.


Their faith remains at the center of their lives and their work. They give God the credit for bringing them through the difficult seasons they have experienced and for guiding them into this new chapter together. They continue to pray for His wisdom and direction, trusting Him with each day and believing that their lives, their marriage, and their service to others are ultimately in His hands.


The family knew from the outset that honesty, reputation, and dedication were the key ingredients for success. Thirty four years later, Janice and Blackwell Bail Bonds is still following the same recipe and has become one of the most trusted names in the bail bonds industry. If you need to post bail for a friend or loved one, call Blackwell Bail Bonds where we treat each and every client like family.

BRITNEY CRUMP

Britney is the daughter of John and Janice. She has a Master’s Degree in History. She worked as a Social Studies teacher at Chavez Huerta K-12 Academy before moving on to Spring Creek Youth Services Center. After 4 years, Britney decided to leave her teaching career after her father John passed away. She has had her bonding license since she was 18 and enjoys working in Pueblo and with her family.

TAMBREY SPEAKS

Tambrey is part of the family. She has been with Blackwell Bail Bonds for 18 years. Tambrey’s mom Maria Ellis also worked for Blackwell’s for many years. Maria recently passed away and is loved and missed by all who knew her. Tambrey is a trusted employee and enjoys working in the Pueblo community.

JEZZY AND LONDON PAYNE

Jezzyjust started working for Blackwell Bail Bonds back in August of 2016. London began in May of 2025. They're entrusted with greeting all customersand protecting the office. In herleisure time, she enjoys mid-afternoon naps and trips to the jail to postbonds.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • WHAT IS BAIL?
    Bail is an amount of money or property that is deposited with a court by a person who has been charged with a crime. A defendant who has been arrested for a crime will usually be held in custody until some form of bail has been posted. Bail is the defendant's guarantee to be present at all court proceedings.
  • DO I HAVE A RIGHT TO RELEASE ON BAIL?
    Yes, for most offenses, except murder and certain violent felonies.
  • HOW IS THE AMOUNT OF BAIL SET?
    The amount and type of bail are fixed by the judge at the first appearance before the court. A court will consider the defendants individual circumstances when the amount of bail is set. The bail amount must be sufficient to ensure that the defendant will appear for all scheduled proceedings. A court must also consider the safety of the community, the seriousness of the alleged crime and the defendant's record.
  • WHAT ARE THE MOST COMMON TYPES OF BAIL BONDS?
    All bail bonds are "appearance bonds." Appearance bonds can be posted by a bail bonding agent. "Personal bonding agent.” Personal recognizance bonds" and "property bonds" are obtained from a court.
  • WHAT IS A "PERSONAL RECOGNIZANCE BOND"?
    A "personal recognizance bond", when authorized by a court, permits release from custody on the Defendant's "personal recognizance", which is a promise to appear as required by a court. It is not necessary to deposit money with the court. Failure to appear will result in the issuance of an arrest warrant. The district attorney must consent to a defendant's release on personal recognizance bond in any case involving
  • WHAT IS A "PROPERTY BOND"?
    A "property bond" may only be obtained from a court.
    If the court permits, a defendant may be allowed to deposit cash or other valuable property to be held by the clerk as a guarantee that the defendant will appear as required. Some jurisdictions allow property bonds guaranteed by a pledge of unencumbered equity in Colorado real estate. Equity of no less than 1-1/2 times the bail amount is required. Other courts do not allow real estate to be used as a property bond. Requirements and procedures for property bonds vary between jurisdictions.
  • WHAT IS A BAIL BONDING AGENT?
    A bail bonding agent posts a defendant' appearance bond and guarantees that the defendant will appear whenever required. Bail bonding agents must be licensed by the State and have an appointment from insurance company or be a qualified cash bonding agent. Bail bonding agents are paid a premium, which is usually nonrefundable, to post the bond. If the defendant fails to appear, the court may order the bond "forfeited" and require the bonding agent to pay the court the full amount of the bond. Bail bonding agents have the right to apprehend, return the defendant to custody, and to use collateral taken for the bond to pay the bond forfeiture and costs.
  • WHAT ARE "BOND CONDITIONS"?
    The defendant must also agree to meet certain requirements known as "conditions." The most important condition is that the defendant appear at all hearings. Failure to appear may result in arrest and forfeiture of the bond amount. "Failure to Appear" is a separate criminal offense that can result in imprisonment from 6 months to 1 year and the loss of eligibility for probation or suspended sentence. ('18-8-212, C.R.S.)
    Other standard conditions prohibit the defendant from committing a crime or leaving Colorado while released on bail. The defendant must acknowledge the existence of a mandatory restraining order that prohibits contact with witnesses or the alleged victim. Defendants are commonly required to immediately notify the court of any change in residence or mailing address.
  • AM I REQUIRED TO APPEAR AT ALL COURT HEARINGS?
    Yes. The most important condition of the bond is your agreement to appear at each and every court hearing. It is your responsibility to know where and when those hearings are set.
  • WHAT HAPPENS IF I FAIL TO APPEAR IN COURT AS REQUIRED?
    The court may issue a warrant for your arrest, revoke your bond or increase the amount of your bond.
    You may also be charged with a completely new crime, known as "failure to appear." The bail bond may be forfeited and the property or money deposited as collateral for the bail bond may be lost.
  • WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I MISS A COURT APPEARANCE DATE?
    It is important for you to act quickly. If you posted a bond with a bail bonding agent, contact the agent immediately. The bail bonding agent may provide you with "consent of surety." You must take the consent of surety to the court clerk and ask for a new court date. If you did not post a bond through a bonding agent, then go to the court clerk as soon as possible and make arrangements for a new court date.
    In either case, a warrant was probably issued for your arrest for failure to appear.