Bail Bonds Tips
Bail bonds are an important part of the criminal justice system and can be an invaluable tool for defendants. A bail bond is an agreement between a defendant, a surety (a third party who agrees to pay the bail amount) and the court. The surety agrees to pay the full amount of the bond if the defendant does not appear for their court dates.
If the defendant does appear, the bond is returned to the surety at the conclusion of the case.
When a person is arrested, they may be held in jail until trial date or they may be released on bail. If the court decides to release a defendant on bail, they must determine the amount. This amount is based on the severity of the charges, the defendant’s criminal history, and any flight risk. The court will typically set the bail amount at a level that the defendant can pay but that is also high enough to ensure their appearance in court.
Once the bail amount is set, the defendant can either pay the full amount or work with a bail bondsman. A bail bondsman is a professional who provides bail bond services. They will post the bond for the defendant in exchange for a fee. This fee is typically a percentage of the total bail amount. You need to have a lawyer to help and assist you with the bail bonds.
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