Bail is a large sum of money promised to the court to insure the defendant will appear as promised. The promised money is actually called a bail bond. The relationship between the bail bondsman and the defendant is contractual in nature. This is why the enforcement of bail law is primarily a civil (not criminal) action.
Court Receives…
- Bad Guy… who applies for bail from…
- Bail Bondsman … who may employ a
- Bail Runner…
- or Bail Bondsman contracts with a Bounty Hunter…
… if Bondsman wants to surrender the Bad Guy (defendant) back to the authorities for any reason. Normally this occurs when the defendant doesn’t appear for court as promised.
Let’s back up a bit. First, not all defendants are allowed to post bail. A judge determines first if the law allows for bail - specific to the charges and situation. If the judge grants bail, the amount is determined by the legal statutes as well.
Once in a while, the defendant can afford to pay the entire amount on his/her own. In most cases however, they can’t afford to. This is why they contract with a Bail Bond Company. If you're interested in becoming a bail enforcement specialist, enroll in our course today!
