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How Bail Works
A bail bond is a document that gaurantees the court that a person
charged with an offense, and who typically is in jail, will, if released,
appear for future court dates.
Bail Bonds are issued by licensed bail agents who specialize in their
underwriting and issuance. Bail agents act as the appointed
representatives of a licensed surety insurance company.
The bond process involves a contractual undertaking guaranteed by a bail
agent and the individual posting bail. The bail agent guarantees to the
court that the defendant will be in court each and every time the judge
requires it. For this service, the defendant is charged a percentage of
the bail amount.
Before being released, the defendant, relative or friend of the defendant
typically contacts a bail agent to arrange for the posting of bail. Prior
to the posting of a bail bond, the defendant or a co-signer must guarantee
that they will pay the full amount of bail if the defendant does not
appear in court. For this reason, bail bonds usually require some type of
collateral that may include an automobile, real estate, stocks,
jewelry, credit cards, cash or anything of value equal to the bond
amount. Any collateral used will be returned after the defendant has
appeared at all the required court dates and the court exonerates the
bond.
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CONTACT A BAIL BONDSMAN
1-800-224-5937
Nationwide Bail Bonds |