Learn How Bonds Work from a Houma Bail Bondsman
When a judge sets a bail amount for release from jail, you aren't actually giving the judge that money. Bail acts more like an insurance policy. The court will collect that amount of money and hold on to it in order to give you an incentive to turn up for your next court date. If you don't show up to court, though, you'll lose that money and the court will get to keep it. If you do show up, the …Read More