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An open court bond simply means that the accused cannot be granted bail to bring him out of jail directly. The only way that this person can bond out is by engaging…

Bailing someone out is an agreement for them to make the trial dates from their first alleged charges, there is not any type of penalties for re-arrest as it won’t be connected…

If your charges are dropped and you paid a bail bondsman a 10% fee for posting the full amount of bail for you, then you do not get that 10% fee returned.…

A bail bondsman can carry a gun as can a bail enforcement agent. A revolver or firearm is permitted for use while operating one of these businesses due to the risks involved.…

When co-signing for bail you volunteer to be responsible if the person that you are bailing out fails to meet their court date. Commonly called a "skip" by bail bonds companies.  Co-signing…

How Much is Bail For Simple Assault? Average bail amounts for misdemeanor crimes can range from $500 (in states like New Mexico and Oklahoma) to $10,000 for battery against a spouse or…

What Happens If You Violate Bail Conditions? If you violate bail conditions in any way, e.g. fail to show up in court, commit another crime and get arrested again, your bail will…

A bond date is usually the closing date of the bond. It is the date in which the bond was issued and delivered. It is also the date when the exchange of…

What Happens When You Don't Pay A Bail Bondsman? Bail bonds services have a pretty loose contract and employ bounty hunters that aide in recapturing payments, if necessary. Remember that bail bonds…