A bail bond is a type of surety bond provided by a bail bond agent or bail bondsman to secure the release of a defendant from custody.
It serves as a financial guarantee that the defendant will appear in court as required. In exchange for posting the bond, the defendant or their family pays a non-refundable fee to the bail bond agent.
If the defendant fails to appear in court, the bond may be forfeited, and the bail bond agent may be authorized to apprehend the defendant.
