i always watch DOG but i don't get how that system works...
2007-07-23 06:57:41 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
when you get arrested you get bail. if you can't post bail you get a bail bondsman to post your bail at usually a 10% cost. for example, if your bail is $500 you would have to pay the bondsman $50. bail is refunded when you go to court. you are not entitled to a refund from the bondsman.
2007-07-23 07:02:13 · answer #1 · answered by civil_av8r 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Civil_AV8R is correct.
Bail is what's paid to the court to guarantee your appearance at trial. You get it back if you show up at trail (minus any fines if you are found guilty).
Bond is what you pay to someone for them to post bail for you. The bond fee is the price the bondsman charges, like a bank charges interest on a loan.
2007-07-23 07:20:36 · answer #2 · answered by coragryph 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When you are arrested the judge has a few options for release conditions. Bail can be denied, you may be released on your own recognizance, or there may be a bail bond. There is in some states still an option of a third party release.
Most defendants are entitled to make bail bonds prior to trial. The bond is to ensure their court appearance. Professional bondsmen charge a fee based on a percentage of the bond set by a judge. Bail bonds, also, have a few options. Sometimes it is a "cash only" bond....only cash will do. Most often it is a "surety bond" which in most states is 10% cash and collateral for the full amount of the bond. This type is done with a bail bond agent. Finally, some states allow property bonds where you can file papers with the court as your bail collateral. This can also be done with a bail bond agent.
When "posting your own bond" probably means is paying the cash up front. One warning, however, when you pay cash to the jail you usually don't get it back because it can be applied to your fines, fees, restitution, etc. They cannot do this with a bail bond from a surety company.
Release of a bail bond:
You bring the person to the bondsman who will take them into custody and turn them over to the police. Your bond should be released once they are back in custody.
If the person refuses to accompany you to the bondsman (pretty likely, I'd think!) then go to the bondsman and tell him what you want to do. He will attempt to apprehend the individual. You will be responsible for any costs involved. These could be significant. Your bond should be released, less costs, once the individual is back in custody.
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2007-07-24 12:02:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-07-19 02:03:18 · answer #4 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋