Define Bail Bondsman
A bail bondsman, according to Bail Bonds Orlando, is an important part of the judicial system. When a person is arrested for a crime, the legal system believes that the defendant is innocent until proven guilty. This is why the court will set bail and why the bail bondsman exists.
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Bail Bondsman
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When a person is arrested and sent to jail, a judge will set an amount, called bail, that will allow the defendant to get out of jail before their court date. Bail is paid to the court and serves as a financial guarantee that the defendant will appear in court as scheduled. A bail bondsman loans money to the defendant for bail through a bail bond, a written contract between the defendant and bondsman.
Bail Process
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When someone is arrested, they will be booked into jail. After booking, bail will be set; the amount will depend on the severity of the crime and the court's assessment of how likely the defendant is to flee. Defendants who cannot pay the full bail amount should contact a bondsman, who can help them navigate the complex bail process.
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Bondsman Wages
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A bail bondsman earns a ten percent commission for writing the bail amount, according to Bail Bonds Orlando. For example, if bail is set at $50,000, the bondsman would charge $5,000 to get you out of jail. The bondsman's fee is non-refundable.
Defendents Who Flee
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If a defendant does not show up for court, the bondsman is responsible for the full bail amount. The bondsman will either find the missing defendants themselves or hire a bounty hunter to bring them to court.
Hiring a Bondsman
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Before you hire a bondsman, make sure they are licensed. Each state sets the percentage a bail bondsman can charge, which is typically ten percent. Do not use bondsman who charge more.
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