Arrested or Formally charged
Interim bond set
Either from a schedule or call in from a magistrate
Court arraignment same or next day of arrest
This pertains to individuals being accused of certain misdemeanors and felonies
Bond is set
This is to ensure the offenders appearance in court
Bail posting
Bail is posted where the defendant is being held. Once deposited the defendant can be released barring any issues such as other warrants or Electronic monitoring orders.
Defendants appearance in court
Bond(s) are good for the duration of the case. However they are revocable for failing to appear in court or violating bond conditions.
Release of responsibility
If the defendant has met all bond conditions and the case has been resolved the following will result: If money bail was deposited by 3 party person with the court bond will be returned minus administrative fees from the court. If a Surety Bondsman was used responsibility to said bondsmen would be concluded and any collateral that may have been pledged would be released.
Cash or Surety:
The full amount of the bond must be pledged with the court, cash deposited by defendant, individual or through an approved Surety agent (bondsman).
10% Bond:
Individuals can post 10% of the full amount of the bond set with the court or can use an approved bondsman in which he/she is required to deposit 25% of the face amount of the court.
Example: $100,000.00 Bond, an individual deposits $10,000.00 with the court, using the same example the bondsman would have to deposit $25,000.00 (25%) with the court, however the fee to the family would be $2500. 10% of what is deposited.
Personal Bond:
The defendant signs himself out with a promise to pay the court in the event of a default. No monies deposited or exchanged.
