Common Questions Regarding Bail Bonds in Los Angeles | Bail Bonds

Cash Bonds require the entire bail bond cost be paid in full at once in total in the form of cash, bank check or credit card (varies depending on jurisdiction). A cash bond is the alternative to a traditional bail bond where a person would post the bond themselves without the aid of a bond agent. For example, a person is being held in custody on a $25,000 bond. If they have a friend with $25,000 in cash and want to tie up the money until the case is resolved, this person could travel down to the jail, fill out the forms and hand over the $25,000. The downside is that walking around with $25,000 contains some inherent risk. If the defendant fails to appear, they could lose that $25,000. In addition, the court may ask where the funds for bond came from, are there receipts etc.…