BENNETT BAIL BONDS

How Bail Works

When a bail bondsman, working with a bail bonding agency, puts up a fee for the release of a suspect on bail, the bondsman charges a fee of usually about 10% of the amount of money that is required to pay the bail. This initial fee is not refundable, even if the case is thrown out after the suspect posts bail.

In the event that a defendant does not arrive in court on trial day, the bondsman cannot only hire a bounty hunter to track the defendant down, but the bondsman then has a right to sue the defendant for money that was given to the court for the defendant’s bail bond. The bail bond agency may also recover any unpaid money by claiming assets that were owned by the defendant or those individuals that signed a contract to financial assist the defendant.

What will I need in order to secure a bail bond?

In addition to the required bail bond premium, an Indemnitor will need proper identification, a pay-stub or other verification of employment, and will be required to supply the bail bond agent with personal information, such as; social security number, birth date, drivers license number, address, phone numbers, employer, employer's address and phone, supervisor's name and phone, whether you own or rent your residence, plus any other pertinent information deemed necessary by the bail agent in determining whether you qualify as an Indemnitor.

What information should I have before I contact the bail agent?

Where is the person in custody? Make sure that you ask the person in custody where they are located (city, state and name of jail).

What is the full name and booking number of the person in jail? The bail agent will need this information in order to contact the jail. The bail agent can get the booking number for you if you don't have that information.

How much is the bail? The bail agent will get this information when they contact the jail if you do not have it. With the bail amount the agent can tell you the amount it will cost to post a bond and get the person out of jail.