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What is a bail bond?

First things first. What is bail? After you or your loved one is arrested, bail is set by a judge. The amount at which bail is set depends primarily on two factors: (1) whether the defendant is a danger to the community and (2) the probability of the defendant showing up to court. The judge may also take into consideration the severity of offense, type of crime, criminal history, ties to other states, etc. Additionally, the judge may include specific conditions the defendant will need to follow while released. See unconditional vs. conditional bail for more information. The defendant will have two options to pay this bail.

1. Pay the full amount set forth by the judge. For example, if you are charged with a DUI and the bail is set at $12,000, you have the option to pay the full amount to be released. You will get this money back, minus any fees, at the end of your court case if you show up to all of your court appearances.

2. You can pay Metro Bail Bonds to post a surety bond on your behalf. This is a great option if you do not have the full bail amount to pay the court. In Minnesota, bail bond agencies charge 10% of the bail amount to post a bond. So, if your bail is $12,000, you will be charged $1,200 for us to post the bond. We offer payment plans if you cannot pay the full bail bond fee. The surety bond we post is essentially a contract with the court that ensures you will show up to your court appearances until the case is closed.

What if I can’t afford Bail?

If you can’t afford the full bail bond fee (10% of the bail amount). We can get you set up with a flexible, interest-free payment plan based around your ability to pay.

How can I pay Metro Bail Bonds?

Metro Bail Bonds accepts a variety of different payment methods including: Credit / Debit Card, Cash, Venmo, Cash App, Apple Pay, PayPal. The best part? U𝙣𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙚𝙨, we don’t charge extra fees for electronic payments, including credit cards. ⁠

Will I get my $$ back if I am found not guilty?

Unfortunately, you will not get your money back if you are found not guilty. A bail bondsman’s obligations are to ensure your appearance at your scheduled court hearings. If you fail to appear at a hearing and the bond is forfeited, we will be required to pay the full bail amount. The fee you pay for purchasing a bond is for the risk we take in you showing up to court.

How do I know if I have a warrant out for my arrest?