Frequently Asked Questions

An officer of the courts that will ensure the defendant appears in court.

The bail bonding company agrees to pay the full amount of a defendants bail to the court in exchange for a 10-15% non-refundable premium of the total bail amount.

Cash, Check or Credit

Key factors are fast, easy and affordability. A bonding company will provide expertise throughout the duration of the case(s).

Tennessee premium fee is 10%. Out of state premium fee is 15%.

Judges determine the amount on several factors, including but not limited to nature of the crime, defendants ties to the community and previous history.

Depending on the staff availability at the jail, this process can take 2-12 hours.

Collateral can be anything considered “of value” that can secure the bond. It is used as an incentive to ensure the appearance of the defendant. Collateral is returned once the case(s) has been adjudicated. 

 Also referred to as “co-signer”. This is another person’s legal obligation/responsibility, in which will sign the bail bond on behalf of the defendant. 

A high school diploma or GED is required. Once you join a bail bonding company you will further collaborate with criminal judges and perform a background check. An annual, 8-hour continued education class is a requirement to remain complaint. 

Bail bond agents serve important public safety and financial services roles. If you are seeking a career in this field, please contact our company to discuss what skill set you could bring to the team.