What is bail?

Bail is a term used for the property or money that an accused person uses to secure their release from custody before trial. If the accused fails to return to the court for trial the bail can be forfeited and seized by the court.

I have enough cash on hand to pay for my loved one's bail, why should I get a bail bond?

If you choose to pay for your bail yourself you unnecessarily tie up funds that could be used for other purposes, so getting a bail bond allows you the most access to your finances. Also, if the jailed person is accused of a drug trafficking, you must be able to prove that the money came from non-drug sources.

What is a bail bond?

A bail bond contract is a Four way agreement between a Insurance Company, a Bail agent, a Co-signer and a defendant.

Are there penalties if I "skip" bail?

If you skip the bounty hunter will be assigned and the co-signer will be responsible for recovery fees up to the full amount of the bail (not the 10% paid to release you).

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What is a Bail Recovery Agent?

A bail recovery agent is another name for a bounty hunter. Bounty hunters recover fugitives for bail agencies in order to force them to appear before court so that the bail bondsman does not have to lose the money he or she put up for the accused's bail.

Can I recover the amount of money I use for bail?

Yes, normally. If you are acquitted or convicted you can usually get back what you use for bail minus any fines issued by the court.

Can I recover the fee I pay to my bail bondsman?

No. That amount of money is used to pay for the services of the bail bondsman.

Is there a difference between bail agents?

Absolutely. Although many people offer various get-out-of-jail services, it takes years of experience to understand the complexities of the legal system, and you don't want to trust your freedom to someone who doesn't know the court and justice system inside and out.

If you have a loved one behind bars, you can trust Speedy Bail Bonds to do whatever it takes to get them out. Don't waste any more time - contact Speedy Bail Bonds now!