Bondsman
Will I receive my bail money back?
It depends. In New York, for example, if you attend all of your court hearings, your bail money will be returned to you at the conclusion of your case. If you are found not guilty or your case is dropped, you will receive 100% of your bail money back. If you are convicted, it will be repaid, minus a 3% charge. Furthermore, you must attend all court sessions or risk forfeiting your bond.
What happens if I can’t post bail?
If you can’t afford to post bail, it’s probable you’ll stay in jail until your legal proceedings are concluded.
For a bail bond, what can be used as collateral?
A variety of collateral is accepted by bail bond agents, such as jewellery, automobiles, real estate, credit cards, stocks, and bonds.
What are federal bonds?
Federal bonds are those that are given as bail to defendants accused of federal offenses. Federal bail bonds, in contrast to more typical surety bonds, promise that the prisoner will appear in court and that they will abide by all pre-trial requirements.
What are immigration bonds?
Immigration bonds are necessary to ensure a person’s release from an immigration detention facility. Bond receivers may be detained in municipal or county jails, but they are often under the supervision of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, a federal department.
References:
- New York City Department of Finance
- Cornell Law School
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