Legal Question in Criminal Law in New Jersey

bail

how's it work?

the bondsman charges 10% but what does he pay the court?

the court gets ??? from the bondsman but what do they keep if the defendant shows up for trial?


Asked on 8/19/08, 9:23 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Jef Henninger, Esq Law Offices of Jef Henninger, Esq.

Re: bail

You pay them 10% and they keep 10% (they really pocket about 5% and the rest goes to the insurance company). If you skip out, they promise to find you. Otherwise, the insurance company in on the hook for the money.

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Answered on 8/19/08, 11:10 am
Gary Moore Gary Moore Attorney At Law

Re: bail

The bondsman give the court a bond, which is a statement by an insurance company that it will pay the bail if the defendant fails to appear in court.

The ten percent charge is the fee for giving the court a bond and it is retained by the bondsman and and not returned when the case is over.

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Gary Moore, Esquire

Hackensack, New Jersey

www.garymooreattorneyatlaw.com

201/602/8090

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Answered on 8/19/08, 12:00 pm


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