Bail Bonds In California

Knowing how bail works can help you avoid mistakes

How Bail Bonds Work in California

Bail is the security posted for the accused to ensure that he or she will appear in court and answer to the accusation brought against them.  Bail can be posted in the form of cash or bail bond.

When a person is arrested for a crime, a bail amount is set and must be paid in full before the person can be released from jail.  The accused can pay the full bail amount themselves or pay a bail bond agent 10% of the full bond amount.  The bail bond agent will then post the full amount in the form of a bail bond.  This 10% fee paid to the bail bond agent is non-refundable.

The court holds the bail amount, in either cash or bond form, until the court case is complete.  The court holds this money without interest.  Once the case is complete, the bail is then returned to the depositor.  This process can sometimes take, in some cases, several months or even years.  If however, the accused misses a required court date, the bail is forfeited and the court keeps the entire bail amount. 

A bail agent is the person to call when you don't have the cash on hand to pay the full bail amount or don't want your money tied up in a non-interest earning deposit.

If you have any questions, please call us at (888) 882 - 2457 to speak with one of our professional Agents.

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