FAQ

Q. What is a bail bond?
– A Bail Bond is a financial guarantee that the defendant will appear at all of their scheduled court dates and will remain in a specified area until all legal proceedings pertaining to their case are completed.

Q. What is a Bail Bondsman?
– A Bail Bondsman is an individual, licensed by the NC Dept. of Insurance who will be responsible and pledge money or property as bail for the appearance of a criminal defendant in court.

Q. How Does A Bondsman get Paid?
– A Bondsman is paid a premium not to exceed 15% of the bail amount by the defendant or someone on their behalf.

Q. What Is Collateral?
– Collateral is anything of value, such as houses, cars, boats, etc. used to financially secure a bail bond.

Q. When is Collateral Returned?
– Collateral is normally returned after the defendant’s case has been closed and the entire premium has been paid.

Q. Do I Get Any of the Premium Back?
– Any premium paid is fully earned and no refund of any will be returned.