What is a Bond (bail)?

Criminal Law

Bond (bail) is a written promise of the person accused of a crime and a surety that the defendant will appear in Court for any hearing. A bondsman will charge you a fee to write your bond, and may require security or collateral for the value of your bond. Even if you are arrested on a “no bond” charge, we are able request that the Court set a bond amount for your release before trial. We also may request that the Court lower and reduce the amount of your bond. To obtain bond or a lower bond, the Court will consider the seriousness of the charge against you, your past record, and your ties to the communities.