About Surety Bonds
A surety bail bond is the most common type of bail bond used in California. In a surety bond arrangement, Rescue Bail Bonds acts as the surety — guaranteeing to the court that the defendant will appear at all scheduled hearings. You pay a non-refundable premium of 10% of the total bail amount (set by California law), and we post the full bail amount with the court. This allows the defendant to be released from custody while their case proceeds through the court system.
What's Included
- 10% premium as required by California law
- No hidden fees or additional charges
- Flexible payment plans available for qualifying clients
- Co-signer options for clients with limited credit
- All California counties and detention facilities
- Electronic signatures accepted for faster processing
Frequently Asked Questions
With a cash bond, the full bail amount must be paid directly to the court in cash. With a surety bond, you pay only 10% to a licensed bail bondsman, who then guarantees the full amount to the court. Most families use surety bonds because they require far less upfront cash.
No. The 10% bail bond premium is a fee for the bail bondsman's services and is non-refundable, regardless of the outcome of the case. This rate is set by California law and cannot be negotiated.
If the defendant misses a court date, the court may issue a bench warrant and forfeit the bail. We will work with you to locate the defendant and get them back to court. If the bond is forfeited, the co-signer may be responsible for the full bail amount.