FAQ

A bail bond is the legal instrument or contract which releases an individual from custody. The bail bond also ties contractually, the state, the bail agent and the defendant together.

Yes, you would have signed a binding contract and are therefore financially responsible for the amount of the bond. If the person out on bond forfeits the bond by not showing up for court and they cannot be found within the five months, then the full face value of the bond is your financial responsibility and is due on demand.

The only money returned is collateral when it is required by the bail agent