Our Most Commonly Asked Questions

We have compiled this list of our most commonly asked questions and their answers. To help you through the bail process please review these terms as they will apply to the bail bonding process. If you have a question that is not covered here on this page please contact us and we will be happy to answer your question and post the answer on this page for the benefit of future visitors.

What Is A Bail Bond?

A Bail Bond is a contract between the bail bond company, the courts, and a Co-Signer. It is the Co-Signer that guarantees the bail bond company that the accused will appear for all future court dates. For this the bail bond company charges a percentage of the bond (typically 12% for any bond amount of $10,000 or less and 15% for any bond amount over $10,000)

What Do I Need In Order To Bond Someone Out Of Jail?

You will need the fee, a co-signer and possibly some form of collateral.

Where Do You Write Bonds?

Fulton County, Alpharetta, Roswell and Atlanta. We also have the ability to write bonds nationwide.

Is The Bond Fee Refundable?

No. Once a bail bond has been posted for the accused the money is then earned by the bail bond company.

What Is A Co-signer?

A co-signer is the person who take financial responsibility for the bail bond if the accused fails to appear in court.

What Is Collateral?

Collateral is money, property or anything of value that we hold while the accused is out on bail. This collateral is returned when the defendant has completely settled the case.

How Do I Know When The Defendant Has Court?

It is your responsibility to know when the defendant has to go to court. Typically, the courts will notify us when the accused is to appear. You may call our offices 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to check on the status of any court dates.

If I’m A Co-signer And The Accused Misses Court Do I Have To Pay The Full Amount Of The Bond?

You are liable for the full amount of the bond plus expenses if your friend or relative does not go to court. A failure to appear in court does not necessarily mean you’ll have to pay the full amount of the bond. While there is no excuse for missing court we strongly encourage our client’s to notify us of any unusual circumstances so that we can advise them as to the best course of action.