Types of Texas Bail Bonds
A Texas Judge ordered bond can be paid in several manners:
Cash Bond - The family or friends of an Arrestee pay the full bond amount to the County Sheriff. After the court case is completed the family or friends will get most of the monies back minus a small administrative fee. If the Arrestee fails to go to Court the County Sheriff will keep all the paid monies.
Surety Bond - This is where the family or friends of an Arrestee use a local Bondsman or Bonding Company by paying a non-refundable fee generally ranging from 10% to 20% of the bond plus an “administrative fee”. These Bondsmen or Bonding companies also offer different terms such as the types (if any) of collateral that must be provided, initial deposit, payment plans, the degree and type of Arrestee reporting, etc. It is best to contact numerous Bondsmen or Bonding Companies to obtain the best competitive terms. If the Arrestee fails to go to Court the Bondsman or Bonding Company will pay the entire bond amount and seek legal reimbursement from the family or friends by lawsuit, the seizure of collateral, etc.
Property Bond - Not always typical but used on occasion where the family or friends can temporarily sign over legal rights to property (usually real estate) to be held by the local County Sheriff until the court case is completed. If the Arrestee fails to go to Court the County Sheriff will retain the property.
Attorney Bond - When hired a Texas Attorney can act as a Bondsman (if already licensed by the local County Sheriff) and basically issue a Surety Bond (similar to a Bonding Company) as either part of the legal representation or as an additional paid service. Rarely, an attorney will issue a bond but not represent the Arrestee in Court.
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