A surety bond, commonly known as a bail bond, is a contract between an agent licensed in Missouri and the signer or cosigners, as a guarantee that the defendant will appear for his or her scheduled court appearances. In the event of failure to appear, sometimes called a "skip", the signers of the bail contract agree to pay the court the full amount of the bond unless the skip can be apprehended and brought before the court. If the defendant "skips", the cosigner is immediately responsible for the full amount of the bail. If the defendant is located and arrested by the bail bondsman or surety recovery agent the cosigner is responsible for all expenses that were incurred while looking for the defendant.
Purpose of a Bail Bond
A bail bond guarantees the appearance of a criminal defendant in court. The bond is held until the charges against the defendant are brought to a conclusion with either a conviction or a dismissal.
When someone is arrested in, the defendant, a friend, or relative will contact a bail bond company. During the free phone consultation, most companies will collect basic information about your situation and begin your approval process.
We provide bail bonds in several counties in the State of Missouri.