FAQs

A bail bond is a financial guarantee provided by a bail bondsman on behalf of the defendant, ensuring that they will appear in court for their trial. If the defendant fails to appear, the bail bondsman is responsible for paying the full bail amount to the court.

When a defendant cannot afford to pay the full bail amount, a bail bondsman steps in and charges a non-refundable fee (usually 10-15% of the total bail amount). The bondsman then posts the full bail amount to the court. The defendant is released from custody, but they must appear at all scheduled court dates. If they fail to do so, the bondsman may hire a bounty hunter to track the defendant down.

The cost of a bail bond is typically 10-15% of the total bail amount set by the court. This fee is non-refundable, even if the defendant appears at all court dates. For example, if the bail is set at $10,000, the bond fee would range from $1,000 to $1,500.

If the defendant fails to appear in court, the bail bond is forfeited, and the court may issue a warrant for the defendant's arrest. The bail bondsman is then
responsible for paying the full bail amount. To recover the money, the bondsman may hire a bounty hunter to locate and bring the defendant back to court.

No, the fee paid to the bail bondsman is non-refundable, even if the charges against the defendant are dropped or if they are found not guilty. The fee is the cost of the service provided by the bondsman to secure the defendant's release.

Yes, but the co-signer (also known as the indemnitor) must be an adult and typically needs to have stable employment and good credit. The co-signer is financially responsible if the defendant skips bail, meaning they may have to pay the full bail amount or cover additional costs incurred by the bail bondsman.

A co-signer is responsible for ensuring that the defendant appears at all court dates. If the defendant fails to appear, the co-signer may be liable for the full bail amount and any additional costs associated with apprehending the defendant.

Yes, bail conditions can be changed by the court. A defendant or their attorney can request a bail reduction or modification of conditions at a bail hearing. The judge will consider factors such as the severity of the crime, the defendant's criminal history, and their ties to the community before making a decision.