Payment plans
What a bond costs, and how families pay for it
The premium rate is set by state law. How you pay it is where we can help.
24/7
Hours a licensed agent answers
30 min
Typical paperwork from first call
0
Hidden fees, ever
1
Named agent from first call to last court date
THE COSTS
Every figure, explained
| Item | What it is | When it is due |
|---|---|---|
| Premium | The fee for the bond, a percentage of the bail set by state law. Not refundable. | At signing, or by plan |
| Down payment | The part of the premium paid up front on a payment plan. | At signing |
| Collateral | Property or a title held on larger bonds. Returned when the case closes. | At signing, larger bonds only |
| Court and jail fees | Charged by the facility or court, not by the agency. Passed through at cost. | As charged |
| Hidden fees | None. Every figure is stated on the phone before anything is signed. | Never |
How you can pay
- Card, by phone or online, at any hour
- Cash or cashier's check in the office
- Bank transfer for larger bonds
- Payment plans with a written schedule and no interest
- Collateral in place of a larger down payment
Payment questions
No. The premium is the fee for posting the bond and is earned once the bond is posted, whatever the outcome of the case.
Yes. The agent who takes your call can agree a plan and put it in writing before the bond is posted.
Call us before the date, not after. A missed payment does not by itself return anyone to custody, but ignoring the plan can.
Get the exact figure
Tell us the bail amount and the facility and we will quote the premium and a plan on the same call.
- The number stated before signing
- A written schedule
- No interest, no add-ons