What is bail?
When a person is accused of a crime in the United States, “bail” is used to grant their release from custody before their trial. In the event the accuser does not return to court for their trail, the money or property used for bail is forfeited to the court.
If I have enough money to cover my bail, should I still use a bail bondsman?
In the event you have enough money to cover your own bail, it is not necessary to use a bondsman. However, getting a bail bond can help free up finances that could be used for other purposes.
What is a bail bond?
A bail bond is a contact between a person accused of a crime and a bail bondsman. The accuser is usually required to pay for 10% of the bail amount, while the bondsman will cover the remaining amount.
What are penalties if I skip bail?
In a situation where bail is skipped, the accuser or the bondsman is required to forfeit their bail money or property to the court. If you used a bail bond, the bondsman can use enforcement agents to force you to your court appearance.
What is a Bounty Hunter?
A bounty hunter aka enforcement agent is hired to recover fugitives for agencies when one of their clients skips bail. The bounty hunter’s job is to bring the client into court so the bondsman can recover their bail money.
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