Bail bond services are a fantastic thing that can help you get out of jail while you await trial. A bail bond works rather simply. The bail bondsman or bail bond company is going to pay your bond to the court.
They will then secure your release. You are going to sign a contract with the bail bond company that says you will repay the full bond amount if it is not returned to the bail bond company, that you will pay the fees, and that you are going to be paying back the overall sum.
The bail bond company will likely charge you a certain percentage of the bail. This means that if you have a bail that is $2500 for example, you may be charged 10% as your fee or $250 as your fee. As long as the bail is paid back to the bond company, you are going to only be responsible for the fee. If you lose your case and the bond does not get paid back, you will be responsible for the fee, the initial bail amount, and even other fees that might be presented. A bail bond is a great option that can help you greatly if you know how to use these companies.