Bail is a sum of money or property pledged to the court to ensure that a defendant appears at their scheduled court hearings. If the defendant fails to appear, the bail may be forfeited.

A bail bond is a financial guarantee provided by a bail bond agency to secure a defendant's release from jail. The agency charges a non-refundable premium, typically a percentage of the total bail amount.

Once bail is set, a bail bond agent posts the bond on behalf of the defendant. The defendant or a co-signer pays a premium to the agency. The defendant must then attend all court hearings.

The bail bond is the total amount set by the court, while the bail premium is the non-refundable fee paid to the bail bond agency, usually around 10% of the total bail amount.

The indemnitor is the person who agrees to be responsible for the defendant's appearance in court and may be liable for the full bail amount if the defendant fails to appear.

Exoneration occurs when the court discharges the bail bond after the defendant has fulfilled all court obligations, such as attending all hearings.

Forfeiture happens if the defendant fails to appear in court, resulting in the full bail amount becoming due.

A re-entry statement is a legal process that may allow a defendant's bail bond to be reinstated if they missed a court appearance, often requiring legal assistance.

The premium paid to the bail bond agency is non-refundable. However, if the defendant fulfills all court requirements and the case concludes, the bail amount may be returned by the court.

You'll need the defendant's full name, date of birth, the jail where they're held, booking number, and charges, if known.

Yes, ASAP Bail Bonds offers financing options to help make the bail bond process more accessible.

Yes, ASAP Bail Bonds offers 24/7 bail bond services to ensure that you can reach us at any time, day or night.

In many cases, bail can be arranged within hours. The exact timing can depend on the complexity of the case and the jurisdiction.

Yes, we specialize in federal bail bonds, which require a higher level of expertise due to their complexity and higher amounts.