The bail bondsman is there to help those people get out of jail and have the opportunity to continue to lead their lives while awaiting trial. Once you know the process of using a bail bond agency or bail bond agents, you will be one step closer to freedom.

If you do find yourself on the wrong end of the law's long arm, then it is good to know what is going to happen. The very first thing, as you might have guessed, is that you are going to be arrested and booked on whatever crime has allegedly occurred.

Just remember that you are innocent until proven guilty. The second step is a judge setting the bail bond. A bail bond is how much money it will take in order for you to get out of jail until the hearing.

Once the bail bond is set you have two options. Option A is to pay the entire bond out of pocket. The great thing about this option is that you will pay no fees and once you show up in court you will get your money back.

Option B is that you contact a county bail bond agent who will pay the bond, or rather guarantee the bond for you. You will have to pay a 10% fee of the total bond amount. The downside to this option is that the fee is non-refundable.

Next on the agenda involves being released with the bail bondsman. It is very important to remember that someone else has taken on the responsibility of your release from jail. You must show up to court or you will find yourself hunted down by a bail enforcement agent, otherwise known as a bounty hunter. That is one situation you want to avoid.

Once you have shown up to court, you will either have a trial or you will have to pay a fine, which will be determined by a jury or a judge, respectively. Best case scenario is that this never happens because you stayed on the straight and narrow path and obeyed the law. If you do find yourself in a sticky situation, then a bail bondsman is going to be your best friend for quite awhile or at least until you show up in court.