FAQ's
What is Bail?
Bail is a vital part of our legal system that allows a person accused of a crime, to be temporarily released from custody, so they can continue their lives while they prepare for their day in court. In criminal cases, it is a sum of cash money, real property or bail bond that needs to be posted by or on behalf of a defendant to guarantee their appearance in court. The right to reasonable bail is guaranteed to you by the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution of the United States.
Why would I use a Bail Bondsman for an appearance bond instead of a cash bond or property bond?
When you place an appearance bond through a bondsman, you only pay 10% of the bail amount set, plus $37.00 in fees. If you decide to place the bond for someone using cash money for the full amount you are only returned the portion of that bail which did not go towards fines or court costs. When placing a property or bail paid in full it takes a considerable amount of time to have your collateral or remainder of that collateral returned to you. It takes an average of 42 weeks after the defendant is found guilty or the charges have been dropped to see that remainder of cash, or lien released on your property.
How much does it cost to bond someone out of jail?
The premium to place someone's bail is 10% of what the bond has been set at, plus a $25.00 Bond Fee and $12.00 State Tax. So if your friend or loved one's bond has been set at $1000.00. The Premium would be $100.00 +$25.00+$12.00 for a total of $137.00.
Is the bail paid to a bondsman refundable after I go to court?
The bail premium is non refundable, and pays for the services supplied by the bondsman and bonding company.
What is a co-signer?
A co-signer is the person(s) willing to be responsible for the defendant while they are out on bail and who co-assumes financial responsibility, including guarantee of the full bail bond amount.
What is Bail?
Bail is a vital part of our legal system that allows a person accused of a crime, to be temporarily released from custody, so they can continue their lives while they prepare for their day in court. In criminal cases, it is a sum of cash money, real property or bail bond that needs to be posted by or on behalf of a defendant to guarantee their appearance in court. The right to reasonable bail is guaranteed to you by the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution of the United States.
Why would I use a Bail Bondsman for an appearance bond instead of a cash bond or property bond?
When you place an appearance bond through a bondsman, you only pay 10% of the bail amount set, plus $37.00 in fees. If you decide to place the bond for someone using cash money for the full amount you are only returned the portion of that bail which did not go towards fines or court costs. When placing a property or bail paid in full it takes a considerable amount of time to have your collateral or remainder of that collateral returned to you. It takes an average of 42 weeks after the defendant is found guilty or the charges have been dropped to see that remainder of cash, or lien released on your property.
How much does it cost to bond someone out of jail?
The premium to place someone's bail is 10% of what the bond has been set at, plus a $25.00 Bond Fee and $12.00 State Tax. So if your friend or loved one's bond has been set at $1000.00. The Premium would be $100.00 +$25.00+$12.00 for a total of $137.00.
Is the bail paid to a bondsman refundable after I go to court?
The bail premium is non refundable, and pays for the services supplied by the bondsman and bonding company.
What is a co-signer?
A co-signer is the person(s) willing to be responsible for the defendant while they are out on bail and who co-assumes financial responsibility, including guarantee of the full bail bond amount.