Bail Bonds: What You Need to Know and Its Purpose
Bail is a type of security that someone arrested for a crime must put up to be released before a court date. The person posting...
Bail is a type of security that someone arrested for a crime must put up to be released before a court date. The person posting the bail pays a fee to the bonding agent (also known as a surety). They also have to put up collateral that will be used as a guarantee should they fail to show up for court. What is a Bail Bond? A bail bond is a payment that helps an individual escape jail while their case is pending. A judge will decide the bail amount based on the nature of the act and the defendant's...