When a bond is issued, the bonding company guarantees that the defendant will appear in court at a given time and place. The Government entity (county, state, or federal) in whose court the defendant must appear is protected by the bond.

If the defendant fails to appear, the bond amount becomes payable and is forfeited as a penalty by the surety insurer issuing the bond. Bail bonds usually require collateral (cash, a deed, or other property) to protect the surety.

It is important to note that only a person holding a bail license may solicit the negotiation of a bail bond. If you require bail bond services, please click on the on-line bail request form on this site. It's easy, fast and effective. Once paid, the premium for a bail bond is not refundable.