Bail Bonds, Fulton County, GA

When a person gets arrested, they may have an opportunity to leave the custody of law enforcement until the day they’re due to appear in court. This process is called bailing someone out of jail or prison, and it typically requires the individual to pay a fee. The cost associated with posting bail depends on the severity of the charges being brought against the person in custody, as well as the level of risk that they might try to leave the area. But the required amount can be quite high, and an individual may not have the funds available to cover the entire amount on their own.

Another option is available in the American legal system, and it’s known as a bail bond. Purchasing a bail bond is similar to purchasing an insurance policy, as the bond company assumes responsibility for the arrested individual. The agency pays a portion of the bail fee to the court system, which allows the person to leave custody and return to their home.

Bail bonds are also called surety bonds and typically require the payment of approximately 10% of the total bail amount. A bail bonds agency usually requires each client to provide something as collateral for the bail bond, such as a deed to a house or car, cash, jewelry, or another valuable item.