ten Quick Facts.

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. Learn your about our payment plans here.

Unfortunately, the money paid for a bail bond is non-refundable, even if you are acquitted or your charges are dropped. A bail bondsman’s primary responsibility is to ensure that you attend all your scheduled court hearings. If you fail to appear and the bond is forfeited, the bail bond company must pay the full bail amount to the court. The fee you pay for the bail bond covers the risk the company takes in guaranteeing your court appearances. Therefore, these fees are not refundable.

You will need the defendant’s full name, the jail they are being held in, the charges against them, the bail amount, and any other relevant information. If you do not know this information, don't worry! We can find this information for you.

A co-signer, also known as an indemnitor, is someone who agrees to be responsible for the bail bond and ensures that the defendant appears in court. If the defendant fails to appear, the co-signer may be liable for the full bail amount and any additional costs incurred by the bail bond company. Learn more about co-signers here.

The judge may impose specific conditions for the defendant’s release, such as regular check-ins with a bail officer, travel restrictions, or attending certain programs. Violating these conditions can result in the revocation of bail and return to jail. Learn more about conditional and unconditional bail here.

The time it takes to be released from jail after posting a bail bond can vary, but it generally ranges from a couple hours to 12 hours, depending on the jail’s processing time and workload.

Yes, a bail bond can be revoked if the defendant violates the terms of their release or fails to appear in court. The bail bond company can also revoke the bond if they believe the defendant is a flight risk or will not comply with court orders.

If the defendant fails to appear in court, the bail bond company is responsible for paying the full bail amount to the court. The company will then try to locate the defendant and return them to custody to recover their money.

We provide FREE warrant checks. See our services page for specific county information regarding warrant checks if you would like to do this yourself!

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. ⁠