A bail bond is an agreement in which a bondsman puts up the bail money needed to get an individual immediately released from jail. It will typically include a non-refundable deposit paid to the bondman, which is usually about 10% of the total amount required for bail.

A judge or magistrate will set bail on a case-by- case basis by considering several factors. These include the nature of the crime, the danger the accused poses to other individuals, the ability of the accused to pay bail, and the prior criminal history of the accused.

Not every crime will have bail associated with it. In the state of Texas, you are entitled to bail for any criminal accusation outside of capital offenses. The United States Constitution protects you from excessive bail through the 8th amendment, which means that the figure determined must be reasonable for the nature of the crime.

Just as the cost of bail can vary from case to case, the cost of bail bonds can fluctuate as well. Usually, the premium charged for a bail bond is 10% of the bail amount. However, the premium may end up being higher or lower depending on certain factors, so it’s important to contact a local bail bondsman to ask about your options.

If you are not able to put up the premium in full to secure a bail bond, we do provide payment plans that can allow some flexibility to pay in installments. Our goal is to help you or your loved one get out of jail quickly to prepare for the upcoming trial, so we do not want you to be held up by financial limitations.

It is very important to make it to your court appearance, since bail will be surrendered if you are not there. If this happens, the co-signer for your bail bond will be held financially responsible for the total sum of your bail in addition to associated fees, including the cost of an investigator.