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What Is Bail, and What Is a Bail Bond?
Nov
Bail bonds and bail can easily be mistaken as the same thing, especially to many of those who do not know the legal process that well. Bail bonds and bail are related, but they are very different.
Bail represents the monetary obligation that a defendant must fulfill to secure their release from incarceration pending trial. The determination of the bail amount is at the discretion of the judge and is influenced by factors such as the gravity of the alleged offense, the defendant’s prior criminal record, community connections, and financial capacity to meet the bail requirements. The full bail sum is mandated to be submitted in cash directly to the court before the defendant can obtain freedom from detention. This amount may be subject to reimbursement upon successful completion of all legal proceedings. Adherence to these legal processes ensures fairness and accountability within the criminal justice system.
A bail bond is issued by a bail bond company. The defendant, and anyone willing to sign on their behalf, will pay the company 10% of the full bail bond amount, called the premium. The premium is paid off with a payment plan that continues after the defendant is released from jail. This 10% is not refundable to the defendant or his or her loved ones. Posting bail with a bail bond is an alternative to cash bail.
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