What are Surety Bonds, Property Bonds & Cash Bail?
Suety Bond – This process is a contractual undertaking, which involves a bail bondsperson, an indemnitor, and the court. The courts tend to favor this form of release, because it guarantees that if the defendant fails to appear in court, someone (the bail agent) will make an immediate effort to find the defendant, apprehend him or her, and bring him or her back to the court of proper jurisdiction. By involving family and friends of the defendant, a bail bondsperson and the courts are reasonably assured of the defendant’s appearance. Property Bonds – Property bonds involve the placing of local real estate (homes only, no raw land or out-of-state homes) with the courts as security for the release of a defendant. This process typically takes 1 to 2 weeks, because it requires a judge’s approval, a property appraisal, a comparable sales comparison, and the clerk’s acceptance. However, most states do not accept property bonds. Cash Bail – Cash bail means that the person who is trying to obta
