Bond Information

A bail bond is used to guarantee the appearance of the defendant in court when he or she is required to appear. The bond is active until the defendant is sentenced or the charges have been dismissed. The person that signs to guarantee the bond is the "indemnitor". The indemnitor is the person that is financially responsible for the defendant while the defendant is out on bond. If there are any costs or losses as a result of the defendant failing to appear in court at the required times the indemnitor will be required to pay those costs. Bond fees are non-refundable and are earned once the bond has been executed and posted at the jail. The fees are a minimum of $100.00 on all bonds less than $1,000.00 and 10% on bonds $1,000.00 and over. While on bond the defendant cannot leave the jurisdiction of the court without first obtaining written permission from the Surety (bondsman) and the court. The defendant cannot move from one address to another without first notifying the Surety in writing of the new address.

CASH BONDS
Cash bonds are posted at the jail with a money order or cashiers check for the entire amount of the bond. All court costs and fines are deducted from the bond when the case is over, and if there is anthing left (which is unusual) you might get a check back. DO NOT POST A CASH BOND UNLESS YOU WANT TO LOSE ALL YOUR MONEY!