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What is the difference between the bail amount and the premium?

April 26, 2017BAIL difference Premium

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What is the difference between the bail amount and the premium?

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A premium is usually 10% of the bail amount which is set by the court. The premium is what you must pay a bail agent to have a defendant released from jail. For example: 10% of $10,000 is a $1,000 premium. That premium is a non-refundable fee. The bail amount is set by the judge and is based upon the individual county’s bail schedule.