A bail bond agent, or bondsperson, is any person or corporation that will act as a surety and pledge money or property as bail for the appearance of persons accused in court. Although banks, insurance companies and other similar institutions are usually the sureties on other types of contracts, these institutions are often reluctant to put their depositors’ or policyholders’ funds at the kind of risk involved in posting a bail bond. Bail bond agents, on the other hand, are usually in the business to cater to criminal defendants, often securing their customers’ release in just a few hours. Once the defendant has successfully appeared at their scheduled court date, the bond is paid back in full, often with required interest paid directly to the bail bonds agent. Here are a few more facts you should know abou Read More