How Does Bonding Someone Out of Jail Work?

Bail is money, property or a bond that is paid to the court in exchange for a defendant's release from the jail.

Whether a person can be granted bail is contingent upon the type of crime they are accused of. In several states, bail may be granted before the case is filed or even after. A judge will determine if a person is an imminent flight risk and if they are required to report to an intervention program. A judge could deny bail in some cases and may also require specific property or bonds.

The court could demand that the person who is posting bail adhere to "conditions for release" when releasing a defendant. Any violation of these conditions could result in a re-arrest or returning to the jail. It is your responsibility to observe "all laws" and avoid contacting the victim. The person who pays bail could be a family member or a relative. Generally, they are required to appear before the judge within 45 days of the release.

Bail is set at any misdemeanor and for any E Felony

When a person is arrested the judge will typically set bail. The severity of the crime determines the bail amount required. The defendant can post bail in cash, through bail bondsmen, or by placing collateral. When the bail is paid the person is freed from the custody. It is important to understand that bail may not always be sufficient. Certain misdemeanors require smaller bail amounts.

Conditions for posting bail

You accept the terms of release when you post bail for someone who is in jail. This could include not having contact with the alleged victim or going to alcohol or drug treatment programs. You can also request for them to follow the general prohibition against violating the law, like not leaving the county, or joining with other defendants. You'll have to send them back to jail until they are tried.

In general, you are able to post bail using cash bail bonds issued by insurance companies, secured surety bonds, or appearance bonds. You can pay the whole amount with your credit card if in financial difficulty. If you don't have a credit card, you can use your debit card. It's not possible to make use of personal checks for bail payments, however. You can also pay in person in the jail.

The cost of bail posting

If you're considering putting up bail to help someone get out of jail, you should be aware of the costs and the risks that come with. Bail bondman fees typically range between 10 percent to 15% of the bail amount, which means that if you're paying bail to save money, it might be worth it to use an agency that charges the client a fee of 10. Be aware that the fee cannot be refunded, so be sure to take your time when weighing your options.

Bail is typically set at $10,000 by the police. However, you can pay less or put it yourself. You can deposit the money at the office of the jail or court clerk when you have funds. The money will be returned to you upon the end of the case. Bail bondsmen usually charge 10 percent of the bail sum. An additional $1,000 is paid by the firm. This charge is added to the loan interest rate.