Frequently Asked Questions

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A bail bond is a contract between a bail bonds company, the defendant, and the court. We, as the bail bonds company, act as a surety to the court, guaranteeing that the defendant will appear for all their scheduled court dates. In exchange for this   guarantee, a non-refundable fee is paid to our company.

1. Contact Us: Once bail has been set by a judge or magistrate, you can contact us with the defendant's full name, date of birth, and location of the jail.
2. Agreement: We will explain the terms of the bond, the required fee, and any necessary collateral. You will then sign the bail bond agreement and related paperwork.
3. Payment: The non-refundable fee, also known as the premium, is paid to us.
4. Posting the Bond: We post the full bail amount with the court, securing the defendant's release.
5. Release: The defendant is released from custody. The time this takes can vary depending on the facility, but we work to make the process as fast as possible.

In Virginia, the fee for a bail bond is regulated by state law and is a non-refundable premium for our services. The fee is set between 10% and up to 15% of the total bail amount. For example, on a $10,000 bond, the fee could range from $1,000 to $1,500, and is non-refundable.

• Bail is the full amount of money the court requires to release a defendant from jail. If you pay the full bail amount directly to the court, it is typically refunded to you (minus any court fees) once all court appearances are completed.
• The bail bond fee (premium) is the non-refundable percentage you pay to a bail bonds company. This fee is our payment for the service of posting the full bail amount on your behalf, and it is not returned at the end of the case.

By signing the bail bond contract, you (the indemnitor or co-signer) are taking on significant responsibility. Your primary obligations include:

• Ensuring the Defendant Appears: You are responsible for making sure the defendant attends every single one of their scheduled court dates.
• Financial Liability: You are legally and financially responsible for the full bail amount if the defendant fails to appear in court and the bond is forfeited.
• Communication: You must maintain communication with our company and promptly inform us of any changes to the defendant's contact information or circumstances that might affect their court appearance.

If the defendant misses a court date, the court will forfeit the bond, and the full bail amount becomes due. As the indemnitor or co-signer, you would be legally responsible for paying the entire amount of the forfeited bond, as outlined in the bail bond agreement. This could result in a lien on any property used as collateral.