9 tips to help prevent clients from jumping bail. 1. Build rapport with the applicant. 2. Tell your applicants what they need. 3. Copy the applicant’s proof of identification, residence, and employment. 4. Take a photograph of the applicant and compare it with the booking photograph. 5. Secure additional records and items. 6. Utilize fingerprint cards. 7. Track court appearances. 8. Verify phone numbers. 9. Verify all information.