When it comes to getting yourself or a loved one out of jail, there are three main options that our Houma Bail Bondsman will discuss with you: property, surety, or cash bail. Read over this quick guide to learn more about these different options and decide which one might be right for you:
- Cash bail. This is the most straight-forward bail type. A judge sets a bail amount and the defendant gives the court the money to hold on to in order to be released and promise to return for their future court dates. If they do, the court gives the money back.
- Property bail. This kind of bail occurs when someone puts their property up as collateral on bail. That means instead of giving the court cash, they are given the property to hold onto in order for the defendant to be released. If they don’t show up for their court dates, the court can sell that property or place a lien on it in order to get the money they are owed.
- Surety bail. This is what happens when you come to our Houma bail bondsman. A surety bond is another name for a bail bond, so you pay 10% of the bail amount to the bondsman and they put up the entire bail amount to the courts.
Not sure which option is right for you? Talk to our Houma bail bondsman for more information and advice on your situation. You can call us at 985-302-3050 or contact us through our website today.
