BLACKWELL BAIL BONDS TEAM IN PUEBLO, COLORADO

Meet The Blackwell Team

JANICE PAYNE

Janice started bonding with her husband John Titus in Casper, Wyoming, in 1991 where they ran a successful business for 8 years. In June of 1998, they decided to sell their Wyoming business and move back home to Colorado where John joined Janice’s brother became partners of the business . They gradually built the business with one goal in mind: being the premier bail bond company in Colorado Springs, Castle Rock, and Pueblo.  Janice continued to run the business after John's death with the continued mindset to serve Colorado Springs, Pueblo and the State of Colorado. 

 Janice is married to Allen Payne. Allen has been the pastor of First Baptist Church of Peaceful Valley for the past 20 years. Janice and Allen recently married after Janice being a widow for 9 years and tragedy struck  Allen, when his wife of nearly 40 years passed away.  Allen has been involoved in the business for the past 10 years. Allen was John's best friend helping him with individuals who had missed court. When John passed away Allen continued helping with the failure to apears as well as writing bonds.  

The family knew from the outset that honesty, reputation, and dedication were the key ingredients for success. Thirty two 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 TITUS

Jezzy just started working for Blackwell Bail Bonds back in August of 2016. She is entrusted with greeting all customers and protecting the office. In her leisure time, she enjoys mid-afternoon naps and trips to the jail to post bonds.

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.