11/04/2025
IMPORTANT INFO TO CO-SIGNERS:
Before release
Gather information: You will need the defendant’s full name, date of birth, location, charges, and the bail amount.
Pay the fee: A bail bondsman typically requires a non-refundable fee, often 10% of the total bail amount.
Secure the bond: You may need to provide collateral (like property or a vehicle) to guarantee the remaining bail amount.
Sign the paperwork: You will sign a contract agreeing to financial responsibility and to ensure the defendant appears in court.
After release
Comply with all court orders: The defendant must follow all bond conditions, which may include not leaving the state, avoiding drugs and alcohol, not contacting co-defendants or victims, and checking in with a pretrial officer.
Make all court appearances: The defendant must prioritize attending every court date. Failure to appear can result in immediate issue of a warrant and the bond revoked.
Understand the financial responsibility: If the defendant fails to appear, you could be held liable for the full bail amount and lose any collateral you put up.
