What Is A Bail Bond?

When someone you love has been charged with a crime and you need to post bail so they can be released from jail, there is a good chance you’re feeling fear, anxiety, and even anger as the events have unfolded. Sometimes you haven’t got a clue what transpired to bring about an arrest and charges being filed; sometimes you were present when circumstances led to the predicament you now find yourself in. It is hard to know where to start because you have so many questions about the process. Call Mud Bug Bail Bonds to find out what your first steps are to start the bail bond process.

Questions About Bail Bonds?

What is Bail?

Bail is a set amount of money that acts as insurance between the court and the person in jail (the defendant). Defendants have the option to pay their bail in cash; but if they do not have the cash needed to be released from jail, they will need to get a bail bond. A bail bond agency can post the money needed to get them out of jail.

What is a Bail Bond?

A Bail Bond is a type of surety bond provided by a surety bond company through a Bail Agent or Bail Bondsman that secures the release of a defendant from jail. It is a promise to the Court that the defendant will show up to ALL court dates until the disposition of the case.

How can I get a Bail Bond?

Call Mud Bug Bail Bonds today to start the process. We will verify some information and contact the jail to determine the amount of the bail bond. Then we will meet with you to fill out the required bail bond paperwork. That paperwork will be taken to the jail, and the defendant will be released to navigate. We can help answer all your questions to make the process go as smoothly as possible.