BAIL BONDSMAN

A bail bond cost is a fee charged by a bail bondsman to secure the release of a accused from jail. This charge is nonrefundable and should be paid prior to the defendant can be released from safekeeping. The charge might vary relying on the state as well as bail bond type.

The cost is normally 10 percent of the total bail amount. This charge is non-refundable because the bondsman presumes the risk that the defendant will not show up in court. In some cases, the bondsman might also need extra cash money collateral as a backup. This cash money is after that gone back to the defendant after the defendant makes a last court appearance.

BAIL BONDSMAN