What information should I have when I call a bail bondsman? You should have as much information as you can about the person you are attempting to bail out of jail. This information should include:Full name of the jailed personLocation of the jail where the person is in custody, including city, state, and name of the jailBooking number of the jailed personThe bail agent can get this information for you if you don’t have it, but it will streamline the process if you can get it yourselfThe charges the jailed person is facingThe amount of the bail