What is the Bail System and How Does it Work?
Bail Bond Basics Have you ever watched an episode of law and order, where the judge sentenced a defendant into custody, with a bail set at $100.000? Sometimes the prosecution is upset because the defendant is wealthy and will have no problem paying the bail, then leave the county. Other times you see the defendant almost panic at the bail amount. But what does that mean? Why are average joes getting bail amounts over $100.000 and how do they pay it? More often than not when someone is given a bail amount they will be unable to pay it themselves and turn to a bail bondsman. What is the bail