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What is Bail Bonding?Bail bonding is a service that helps individuals post bail to be released from jail while they await their court date.
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How Does Bail Bonding Work?When someone is arrested, a bail amount is set. A bail bondsman can post the bond on behalf of the defendant for a fee, which is 10 percent of the bond set.
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What Information Do I Need to Provide to a Bail Bondsman?You will need the defendant's name, and the county he was arrested in.
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How Much Does a Bail Bond Cost?You are required to pay ten percent of the bond, as well as a $37 dollar fee to the bondsman. For example, if the bond set was $5000, you would need to pay $537.
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Do I Get Any of the Money Back?The money paid to the bondsman is non-refundable, even if the charges are dropped or the defendant is found not guilty.
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What are the Responsibilities of a Co-Signer?A co-signer is responsible for ensuring the defendant appears in court and may be liable for the full amount of the bail if the defendant fails to appear.
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Can I Decide I No Longer Want to be a Co-Signer Before the Case is Settled?No. Once you decide to co-sign, you are on that bond until the case is settled.
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How Long Does it Take to Get Someone out of Jail?The time can vary, as there could be a hold up at the jail, but in the majority of cases, its usually between thirty minutes to an hour.
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What Happens if the Defendant Fails to Appear in Court?If the defendant fails to appear in court, the bail bond is forfeited, there will be a failure to appear warrant issued, and the bondsman may seek to recover the full bail amount from the co-signer.
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What Do I Need to Bring When I Request a Bail Bond?When you request a bail bond, please bring a valid ID, any relevant paperwork, and details about the person being bailed out. This helps us process everything quickly and efficiently!
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