A bail bond fee is a cost charged by a bondsman to secure the release of a offender from jail. This cost is nonrefundable and must be paid before the accused can be released from protection. The cost might differ relying on the state and bail bond kind.
The charge is usually 10 percent of the total bond amount. This charge is non-refundable because the bondsman presumes the danger that the defendant will not show up in court. In some cases, the bail bondsman may also require additional cash security as a backup. This cash is then gone back to the defendant after the defendant makes a final court appearance.