Bail refers to the amount of money a defendant deposits with the courts in exchange for their freedom while they sort their case out. The amount of bail varies depending on the offense. The court often determines the decision to grant bail after analyzing bail arguments from the petitioners and the defendant's attorneys. The bail bondsman comes in if the bail amount is too high that the defendant finds it challenging to access.
A bail bondsman pays the bail on behalf of a defendant in exchange for a commission.
The bail bond's commission is often set at 10% of the total bail. The bail bondsman settles the bail with the courts, freeing a defendant for a while as you battle your case. The bail stands as long as you show up in courts when required.
After the case has been tackled through the court system, the defendant can either win or lose a case. Upon the completion of a case, the bail amount is returned to the bail bondsman. That happens whether the defendant wins or loses to the plaintiff.
