Form of Bail:
Cash Bail “A”
Who Can Post? Anyone over 18 years old, including the client (from commissary)
Where Do You Go? The Courthouse or the Jail
What Should You Bring? Identification, a paystub, Cash, Certified check, Money order
How Does It Work? The full amount of cash bail must be paid for the client to be released from custody.
Is It Refundable? Yes, you will you get back 100% if the case is dismissed, and 97% if there is a guilty plea or conviction. Keep your bail receipt.
Insurance Company Bail Bond “B”
Who Can Post? Bondsman
Where Do You Go? Curbside at the Courthouse, Yellow Pages, or Online
What Should You Bring? Paystub, Premium fee (usually 10% of the bail amount) and any additional required collateral
How Does It Work? A bondsman contracts to post bond for the client’s release in exchange for a premium fee and cash or property as collateral. The fee is typically 10%.
Is It Refundable? A bondsman will not issue a refund for the 10% premium fee but will return any additional collateral held.
Secured Surety Bond “C”
Who Can Post? Anyone over 18 years old, including the Client
Where Do You Go? The Courthouse
What Should You Bring? Identification, Personal property, or Deed for real property
How Does It Work? Supply the court with personal property (a car title, jewelry, stocks) equal to or greater than the bond amount, or real property (the deed to a home) worth at least twice the amount
Is It Refundable? Yes. Keep your bail receipt.
Secured Appearance Bond “D”
Who Can Post? Only the Client
Where Do You Go? The Courthouse
What Should You Bring? Identification, Personal property, or Deed for real property
How Does It Work? Supply the court with personal property that is equal to or greater than the bond amount—OR real property worth at least twice the amount of the bond
Is It Refundable? Yes. Keep your bail receipt.
Partially Secured Surety Bond “E”
Who Can Post? Anyone over 18 years old, including the client
Where Do You Go? The Courthouse
What Should You Bring? Identification,a Paystub, Cash, Certified check, or Money order
How Does It Work? Deposit a 10% of the total bond in cash with the court. You enter a legal agreement with the court to pay the full bond amount if the Client does not come to all court dates.
Is It Refundable? Yes, you will get the 100% of 10% deposit back if the case is dismissed, and 97% of the 10% if there is a guilty plea or conviction. Keep your bail receipt.
Partially Secured Appearance Bond “F”
Who Can Post? Only the Client
Where Do You Go? The Courthouse
What Should You Bring? Identification, Cash, Certified check, or Money order
How Does It Work? Deposit a 10% of the total bond in cash with the court. The client enters a legal agreement with the court. By signing, the client agrees to pay the full bond amount if he/she does not come to all court dates.
Is It Refundable? Yes, you will get the 100% of 10% deposit back if the case is dismissed, and 97% of the 10% if there is a guilty plea or conviction. Keep your bail receipt.
Unsecured Surety Bond “G”
Who Can Post? Anyone over 18 years old, including the Client.
Where Do You Go? The Courthouse
What Should You Bring? Identification, and a Paystub
How Does It Work? You enter a legal agreement with the court. By signing, you agree to pay the full bond amount if the client does not come to all court dates. No cash payment or property is required.
Is It Refundable? Does not apply
Unsecured Appearance Bond “H”
Who Can Post? Only the Client
Where Do You Go? The Courthouse
What Should You Bring? Identification
How Does It Work? The client enters a legal agreement with the court. By signing, the Client agrees to pay the full bond amount if he/she does not come to all court dates. No cash payment or property is required.
Is It Refundable? Does not apply
Credit card “I”
Who Can Post? Anyone over 18 years old with a credit card, including the Client.
Where Do You Go? The Courthouse
What Should You Bring? Identification, a Paystub and your Credit card
How Does It Work? Only available for bail up to $2500. The judge must specifically authorize credit card payment.
Is It Refundable? Yes, you will you get back 100% if the case is dismissed, and 97% if there is a guilty plea or conviction. Keep your bail receipt.