For instance your bail was $8000 you had to pay the 10% to get out of jail. If you go to court an loose do you have to pay the bondsman the full $8000 minus the 10% back?
2006-10-16 06:00:35 · 10 answers · asked by Travis R 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
First off -- When the bail is paid they write who the person that paid the bail on the paperwork, so in the case of a Bail Bondsmen or family member or whoever it is,, they get the money back after the court issues are dealt with.
Now if you are found innocent,, then a check is cut for the person that paid the bail, if you are found Guilty and a fine is placed on you, then the amount of your bail is subtracted and you have to make arrangements to pay the remaining fine and to the bondsmen to pay them back, but be careful as you will be watched by the bondsmen as you will be placed on probation if you are allowed to be free.
2006-10-16 06:50:39 · answer #1 · answered by anton_29207 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When a bondsman "posts" the bond, he is not actually giving the court any cash, He is signing papers that he will be legally responsible for the full amount of the bond money. When the person goes to court, his promissory note is returned and he keeps the 10% paid to him as his profit. A ton of cash under the mattress is not needed, but good credit within the business is. Bounty hunters work FOR bondsmen. Yes, a bondsman can also be his own bounty hunter, but he will put in some serious hours doing so. As noted above me, many states do not recognize a bail enforcement agent as any type of legal authority. While working for the Sheriff's Department, I had seen at least a dozen cases of bounty hunters who were arrested for violating all kinds of laws while bringing in a person who is technically innocent. (The court needs to post a warrant of arrest, but even then, it does not allow carte blanche for a private citizen to kick in doors and kidnap someone). PS..I am also in Ohio, so this is one of those states that are somewhat restrictive in allowing bounty hunters to pursue their career. Best advice would be to sit down with a bondsman ( y
2016-03-28 11:44:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, the bail is only to let you out of jail till the trial, once you show up for trail then the bond ends.
The 10 percent is just the bondsmen pay for posting the bond, no one pays the 8000, the bondsmen just gives them a paper to promise they will pay the money if you don't show up.
2006-10-16 15:59:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you only owe the bondsman if you skip out. If you do that, the bondsman forfeits the bond. He will then come looking for you.
Conviction or acquittal on the charges has no affect on the bond.
2006-10-16 06:30:15 · answer #4 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. bail is to ensure you will return to court when you're supposed to...
You would owe the bondsman the difference if you skipped town and didn't show up on your appointed court date...
2006-10-16 06:08:30 · answer #5 · answered by Andy FF1,2,CrTr,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The fact that you have some set of circumstances in your life that even prompts this question in the first place scares me. I can honestly say I have never personally faced this issue. I assume your lawyer or bail bondsman can clarify this for you better than I can.
Please consider a saving grace with Jesus Christ. He can help you escape from the circumstances that put you into this position in the first place.
2006-10-16 06:09:46 · answer #6 · answered by lmnop 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
No, Bond is set to allow you to get out of jail to make arrangements to fight your conviction in court. If you got to court and win or lose your case you will get your money back. If you don't show up for court you will have to pay the full amount.
2006-10-16 06:05:19 · answer #7 · answered by courage 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Bail is insurance to appear in Court...when your Case is over and judged...you get full moneys owed to you back
2006-10-16 06:28:30 · answer #8 · answered by babo1dm 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No you just pay the 10% and that is it.
2006-10-16 08:01:05 · answer #9 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2006-10-16 06:08:03 · answer #10 · answered by ditz692000 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋