At Mud Bug Bail Bonds, we are always available to answer the questions that you have. We field a lot of questions day in and day out, and today we’re going to answer some of the most commonly asked questions we see about bail: What is bail? What is a bail bond? How can I get one?
What is bail?
Bail is a set amount of money that acts as insurance between the court and the person in jail. Defendants have the option to pay their own bail in cash. If they do not have the cash they need in order to do so, they can get a bail bond.
What is a bail bond?
A bail bond is a type of surety bond that is provided through a bail agent or bail bondsman. It secures the release of a defendant from jail, and acts as a promise to the court that the defendant will show up to all of their court dates until the disposition of the case.
How can I get a bail bond?
When you’re in need of a bail bond, you can call Mud Bug Bail Bonds right away to start the process. Once we verify some information and contact the jail, we will meet with you to fill out the required bail bond paperwork. Once the paperwork is taken to the jail, the defendant will be released.
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