How Does Bail Work?
Someone You Care About Is incarcerated And You Want To Get Them Out Now
How Do Bail Bonds Work?
Bail Basics
The District or Circuit Court Judge or the Commisioner's Office Has Set Bail, determined by the severity of the charges, criminal background, public safety risk, ties to their community, and the potential flight risk.
The Defendant, or someone working on their behalf, contacts a Bail Bondsman to get the defendant released from jail, pending their court date.
The Bail Bondsman gathers information about the charges and the defendant's criminal history.
A friend or family member agrees to co-sign the bail bond. The Indemnitor (co-signer) must meet basic financial standards.
The Bondsman explains to the Indemnitor (co-signer) what the defendant is up against legally, and to make sure the co-signer is fully aware of their risk and responsibilities.
An application is taken confirming everything discussed, reviewed, and approved. The Bail Bondsman fees are explained, and Documents and disclosures are exchanged.
The Bondsman collects their fee of 10% of the total bail bond.
Both the Defendant and the Indemnitor (co-signer) are responsible for payment of the Bail Bond Fee in Full, no matter the legal outcome of the case. The Defendant cannot bail themselves out of Jail. A Co-Signer / Indemnitor is required to do so.
What Does 2 Brothers Bail Bonds Do To Earn Their Bail Bond Fee?
The Defendant and the Indemnitor(co-signer ) Do Not Pay The Total Amount Of The Bail Bond Set By The Court.
2 Brothers Bail Bonds does.
In return for taking 100% of the risk, the Bail Bond Fee paid to 2 Brothers Bail Bonds is 10% of the total Bail Bond as set by the State of Maryland.
We take on the Risk Of The defendant Not Showing Up For their Court Date, which results in a forfeiture of the bail bond. If the defendant is not captured and returned to jail within 90 days of the court date, 2 Brothers Bail Bonds, and by extension, the Indemnitor (co-signer) must pay the court 100% of the bail bond amount.
We Present To The District or Circuit Court Commissioner our "Power" for the full amount of the bail bond set by the Court. This "Power" Is 2 Brothers Bail Bonds' 100% Financial Guarantee To The Court.
We Are Essentially Writing A Check To The Court For The Full Amount Of The Bail Bond on behalf of the defendant and the Indemnitor (co-signer).
OK, Let's Get Down To It. What Are My Responsibilities As A Co-Signer On This Bail Bond?
OK, Let's Get Down To It. What Are My Responsibilities As A Co-Signer On This Bail Bond?
OK, Let's Get Down To It. What Are My Responsibilities As A Co-Signer On This Bail Bond?
As the Indemnitor (co-signer), you are vouching for the Defendant's character, behaviour while free on bond, and ultimate appearance in court as scheduled.
You, as the Indemnitor (co-signer) on the Bail Bond, Along With The Defendant, Are Equally 100 % Responsible For Paying The Bail Bond Fee of 10% of the total bail bond In Full. The bail bond fee is non-refundable.
If a defendant fails to make their court-ordered appearance, the Court will hold the Bail Bondsman and Indemnitor (co-Signer) by extension, responsible for 100% of the Bail Bond the Court Issued. Showing up for scheduled court appearances is absolutely Job One for the Defendant. The Indemnitor (co-signer) and the Bail Bondsman must also make sure that happens.
The Bondsman and the Indemnitor (co-signer)are jointly responsible for ensuring that the Defendant appears in court. Together, our financial interests lie in making sure the defendant behaves while free on bond as described in the conditions set forth by the court and terms established by the Bail Bonds Agency. Simply put, we both do everything possible to make sure the Defendant stays out of trouble while free on bond.
If the Defendant does not appear in Court as ordered, the process of legal fugitive recovery takes effect immediately. This is not a pleasant process, and rest assured, the Defendant will be captured, rearrested, and incarcerated. The Co-Signer / Indemnitor can be charged up to 15% of the total Bail Bond for costs associated with capturing the Defendant.
Your Out Of Jail Now, Prepare For Your Court Date
OK, Let's Get Down To It. What Are My Responsibilities As A Co-Signer On This Bail Bond?
OK, Let's Get Down To It. What Are My Responsibilities As A Co-Signer On This Bail Bond?
A Person who cares About You has taken on risk, and spent Their Time, Energy, And Money To Get You Out Of Jail. They have made It Possible For You To Prepare For Your Upcoming Court Date As A Free Person Away From The distractions, Danger, And Negative Environment that is incarceration.
2 Brothers Bail Bonds Is Legally Responsible For You While You Are Out Of Jail On Our Bail Bond. When You Follow All The Rules And Meet Your Responsibilities, We Will Support And Help You In Any Way We Can.
We Will Let The Presiding Judge Know That You Stayed In Contact With Us On a scheduled Basis, Stayed Out Of Trouble, And Fully Complied With The Rules outlined in Your Conditions Of Freedom Under Our Bail Bond.
We Will Make Sure That Your Attorney Or Public Defender Knows Exactly How You Behaved While Out On Bail. Trust Us, This Goes A Long Way With The Judge And Helps Them Understand Better That You Are Fully Committed To Doing The Right Thing And Will Not Repeat The Same Mistakes. Your Legal Fate Can Be Decided With As Much Positive Reinforcement As Is Possible.
Get Ready To Properly Defend Yourself With Your Attorney, Or One The Courts Provide. If You Are innocent and your verdict is innocent, Justice Is Now Done.
If You Are Found Guilty And You Know That You Were Guilty, Take Responsibility And Make Up Your Mind To Never Put Yourself In This Horrible Position Ever Again In Your Life.
If You Are Innocent And The Court Determines You Are Guilty, Fight That Verdict Using Every Legal Means Available And Prove The Decision Wrong.
Conditions Of Release
Legal And Ethical Responsibilities Of The Defendant And Indemnitor (Co-Signer)
- I understand that the Defendant must call the Bail Office between 9:00 AM and 9:00 PM every Thursday of every week until the Defendant has appeared in Court before the judge or jury trial, sentencing, or until the bail bond is documented as released. Failure to contact the Bail office can result in the defendant's return to jail. Defendant must appear in the Bail Office upon the request of the Bail Agent. Bail may be revoked if the Defendant/Indemnitor (co-signer) violates specific conditions of this Bail Bond. Call Adam, 443.362.9673.
- I understand that I am responsible for paying the full amount of the Bail Bond Fee regardless of whether the Defendant is found guilty, innocent, assigned parole, or the case is dismissed by the Court.
- I am jointly responsible for the defendant's appearance for all Court Hearings and trials associated with this bail bond.
- I understand the obligation under this agreement is joint and several. This means that I may be held solely and individually liable for up to the full amount owed for our bail bond fee and associated charges, even if there are other Indemnitors (co-signers) on this agreement.
- I understand that I am responsible for making the required payments for monies due for any Scheduled Payments Of The Bail Bond Fee, Whether Or Not The Defendant contributes financially.
- I agree that I will notify the Bail Agency within 48 hours of any changes of information, such as new address, employment, cell phone numbers, reference contact numbers and addresses, or any other information required in this application for Bail Bond(s) from both the Defendant and the Indemnitor (co-signer)
- I understand that the Defendant may not leave the State unless written permission is received by the Court and 2BBB.
- I understand that if it becomes necessary to recapture and arrest the defendant, I am responsible for paying investigation costs and expenses incurred for locating and apprehending the Defendant.
"You are presumed innocent until found guilty in a court of law"
