Bail Bonds in Louisiana: What You Need To Know
Bail Bonds in Louisiana: What You Need To Know
It happens to the best of us: you get arrested, and the arraignment judge informs you that you will need to post bail if you want to be free while you await trial. So, you decide to go to a bail bondsman in Louisiana to help you with the process of “getting bailed out” or “getting bonded out.” Let’s take a look at a few of the things you need to know about the bail bonds process in Louisiana.
Bail Bonds: Did You Know?
Firstly, you can get “bonded out” any time of the day or night. So, no matter if you’re arraigned first thing in the morning, or at midnight the next day, a good Louisiana bail bondsman is here for you.
Second, if you choose to use a bail bondsman in Louisiana, it will only cost you a percentage of the total bond, plus an administrative fee for the bail bondsman.
Let’s say your bail is set at $1,000.
In Louisiana, the state charges a 2% or $15 bail bond fee, whichever is greater, that they keep in all cases, whether the bail amount is paid by the person in cash or through a bail bondsman.
If you use commercial bail via a bondsman, you can expect an additional 10% fee, so your total will usually be around 12% (but, by law, it cannot exceed this amount). So, in our hypothetical case provided, your bail will be about $120, which will also include all fees and costs.
You may also see a $25 administrative fee.
To avoid the fees, you can either be RORed (released on your own recognizance), pay the full amount of the bail in cash, or do what’s called a property bond (which you can only do if you have a piece of property that’s higher in value than the bond itself; if you “skip bail” or fail to show up for your court appearance, the courts can not only issue a bench warrant for your arrest but can also take your property).
Contact Mudbug Bail Bonds for All Your Bail Bondsman Needs!
At Mudbug Bail Bonds, we provide all types of bonds — cash bonds, surety bonds, property bonds, and commercial bonds — for all types of arrests. We are here 24/7/365, and we accept all major credit cards. Best of all, we are discreet, and we are proud to provide personalized service to all our clients.
For more information about us and our services, contact us today.