Frequently Asked Questions
Take a look at our most frequently asked questions regarding bail bonds. If you still have unanswered questions feel free to get in contact with us to have a better understanding of our company.
Frequently Asked Questions
Take a look at our most frequently asked questions regarding bail bonds. If you still have unanswered questions feel free to get in contact with us to have a better understanding of our company.
A bail bond is a financial guarantee provided by a bail bond agent or agency to the court on behalf of a defendant. It ensures the defendant’s appearance in court throughout the legal proceedings
The bail bond process begins when someone is arrested and a bail amount is set by the court. To obtain a bail bond, a cosigner pays a percentage of the bail amount (typically 10%) to a bail bond agent. The agent then posts the full bail amount, allowing the defendant’s release from custody. The defendant must appear in court as required, and once the case is resolved, the bail bond is exonerated
If the defendant fails to appear in court as required, it may result in a bail bond forfeiture. The court may issue a warrant for the defendant’s arrest, and the bail bond agent may attempt to locate and apprehend the defendant. The cosigner may also be responsible for paying the full bail amount to the bail bond agent
In most cases, bail bonds are available for all types of crimes. However, certain serious offenses or situations may have restrictions or require additional conditions for a bail bond to be granted
The qualifications to be a cosigner for a bail bond can vary depending on the bail bond agent and jurisdiction. Generally, a cosigner must be at least 18 years old, have a stable source of income or assets, and be willing to take responsibility for ensuring the defendant’s appearance in court
No, bail bond fees are typically non-refundable. The fee paid to the bail bond agent is a service charge for their assistance in securing the defendant’s release. Even if the charges are dropped or the defendant is found not guilty, the bail bond fee is usually not refunded
A bail bond is a financial guarantee provided by a bail bond agent or agency to the court on behalf of a defendant. It ensures the defendant’s appearance in court throughout the legal proceedings
The bail bond process begins when someone is arrested and a bail amount is set by the court. To obtain a bail bond, a cosigner pays a percentage of the bail amount (typically 10%) to a bail bond agent. The agent then posts the full bail amount, allowing the defendant’s release from custody. The defendant must appear in court as required, and once the case is resolved, the bail bond is exonerated
If the defendant fails to appear in court as required, it may result in a bail bond forfeiture. The court may issue a warrant for the defendant’s arrest, and the bail bond agent may attempt to locate and apprehend the defendant. The cosigner may also be responsible for paying the full bail amount to the bail bond agent
In most cases, bail bonds are available for all types of crimes. However, certain serious offenses or situations may have restrictions or require additional conditions for a bail bond to be granted
The qualifications to be a cosigner for a bail bond can vary depending on the bail bond agent and jurisdiction. Generally, a cosigner must be at least 18 years old, have a stable source of income or assets, and be willing to take responsibility for ensuring the defendant’s appearance in court
No, bail bond fees are typically non-refundable. The fee paid to the bail bond agent is a service charge for their assistance in securing the defendant’s release. Even if the charges are dropped or the defendant is found not guilty, the bail bond fee is usually not refunded