FAQs

What Is A Bail Bond?

Bail is the money a defendant must pay in order to be released from jail. A bond is posted on a defendant's behalf, usually by a bail bond company, to secure his or her release. Defendants with pending warrants are usually not eligible for bail.

How Do Bail Bonds Work?

The accused can pay the full bail amount on his or her own behalf to the court or pay a bail bond agent 10% of the amount (up to 15% for defendants from out-of-state). The bail bond agent will then pay the jail the full amount in the form of a bail bond/appearance bond. The arrested individual is then released from jail until his or her trial date.

How Much Will A Bail Bond Cost?

The courts will set a defendant's bail and the bail bond company will post the bond at only 10%. A co-signer guarantees the full amount of bail will be paid if the defendant does not appear in court for trial.

What Is A Co-Signer And What Are They Responsible For?

A co-signer is the person responsible for guaranteeing the defendant attends all court dates and pays any fines.

What Does The Bail Bond Agent Need To Know?

In order to help the defendant, the bail bond agent must be given the following information:

Where the defendant is being held (city and name of jail)
The full name and booking number of the defendant
The posted amount of bail for the defendant

Do I Get My Money Back After The Case Is Over?

In most cases, no. The fee that you pay is earned by the agent once the defendant is released from jail.

How Do I Pay My Bail Bond Agent?

At Hall Bros Bonding, we accept several different payment options because our team understands that life happens and sometimes it's not during typical banking hours. We strive to assist you and your loved one's as best we can by committing to accessibility through a variety of realistic payment options. Below, you can find all of our various payment options.