Bail Bondsman

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Also known as a bail agent provides bail bonds for people charged with a crime allowing them to be temporarily released from jail pending further proceedings

Bail bond agents usually charge a fee of 10 percent of the bond amount. The bail bondsman functions as a surety by pledging money to the court for the person’s bail and by promising the defendant will appear back in court for all noticed hearings.

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