What is a bail bond?
A bail bond (surety bond)
is a financial guarantee to the court that the defendant
will appear in each and every court appearance as the
court directs. Failure of the defendant to comply with
the conditions of the court could result in warrants
issued and bail bonds forfeited. (Back
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Where can a bail bond be posted?
A bail bond can be posted
at most courts and jails. Most jails accept bail bonds
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 of the year. (Back
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Where can I get a bail bond?
You can get a bail bond
by calling our toll free number at (877) 522-1776. A
licensed bail agent will confidentially discuss your
individual situation and assist with all of your bail
bond needs. (Back
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What hours do bail agencies operate?
Because people are
arrested both day and night, most bond agencies are open
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Please
feel free to call us anytime at (877) 522-1776. (Back
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How much does a bail bond cost?
Most bail bond premiums
are ten percent of the full bail amount. For example,
if the full bail amount is $10,000.00, the premium (fee)
for the bail bond is $1,000.00. These fees are
established by the surety companies and regulated by the
Department of Insurance. (Back
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Is the bail bond premium refundable?
Once the bail bond is
posted and accepted by a court or jail, liability is
taken on the bail bond. At that point the bail bond
premium is fully earned and is not refundable. (Back
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How long is a bail bond good for?
A bail bond is good for
one year. If the case goes beyond the one year, the
premium must be paid again in order to keep the bail
bond current. (Back
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Who is liable for the bail bond?
The indemnitor
(co-signer) is financially liable for the bail bond.
The indemnitor’s liability is limited to the full face
value of the bail bond. (Back
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