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What Is a Bail Bond?

A bail bond is a contract between a court and a bail bond company for a defendant to appear in that court. The defendant is the individual who is being bailed out of jail. The bail bond is a pledge by the defendant to appear in court.

After the defendant has appeared for their court date, the liability on the bond is waved. On the other hand, if the defendant does not go to their court date, the co-signer, or indemnitor, along with the defendant is liable for any bond forfeiture fees, court costs, collection fees, bounty hunter fees, etc... Because of this most bonds require collateral. 

How does a Bail Bond work?

In most cases, arrangements are made to meet a co-signer at a specific jail or at an office. After collecting the premium or fee and signing all the necessary paperwork, the bail bond company posts, or turns in, the bail bond.

Do I get my money back after the defendant goes to court if I hire a bail bond company?

No. Any money paid to a bail bond company to secure the release of an inmate in jail for court appearance is non-refundable. 

Can I post the bail myself?

Yes. You can pay the entire bond amount in cash to the jail to secure release of a defendant in jail.

How long does it take for an inmate to be released.

There is no set time. Most jails release inmates within two to four hours depending on the jail.

The paperwork a bond company has to do normally takes about 15 minutes. Most of the time is spent waiting for the jail to process the inmate out.

Will a judge be in to set bond even on weekends?

Usually a judge will be in on the weekends and holidays, but not always.  Some jails process all weekend arrests on Monday morning.

If I co-sign on a bond and the defendant does not show up for court, what happens?

The obligation the co-signer takes on is a financial liability. You will be financially responsible for the repayment of costs assessed to the bond company. You can be sued for any amount owed.