So many people have questions about returned bail money and how that system works in California. That’s why we’ve taken the opportunity to talk about all things bail money related in this article. Consider it a FAQ sheet, if you will. Because we’re sure you’ll get the bulk of your questions answered right here.
If you’re found guilty, will you get your bail money returned to you?
Plainly put, you won’t receive your 10% bail premium back if you used a bail bondsman. Bail bondsmen only offer 10% discount, non-refundable fees to all clients.
If your case is dismissed, will you get your bail money returned to you?
The previous answer is applicable to this question. Additional details: Yes, your bail money will be returned to you if the charges are dropped and you submitted a cash bail. Some of the bail money may have been used in court proceedings to cover court fees, fines, and other related arrestee sums.
How long does it take to have your bail money returned to you?
If you independently paid a cash bail, the courts will process your refund and mail it to you 30 business days after your court appearances have concluded or after the prosecution has dropped all charges.
How will you get your bail money returned to you?
If you submitted a cash bail, you will have your funds returned to you in the form of a check. A portion of the cash bail may have been used for court fees, but these will often be explained through documentation.
There are minimal cases where you will have your cash bail returned to you in actual cash.
Will you get your bail money returned to you from a bail bondsman?
As previously mentioned, you will absolutely not have your money returned to you from a bail bondsman.
Any and all bail bonds companies take a major risk paying your bail for you. Sure, a contract is signed with a bail bonds payment plan secured, but even still, the bail bonds company has to take a risk of losing their money.
That’s why when the bail money is returned, it doesn’t go to you. It goes to the entity that payed the bail, and in this case, that would be the bail bonds company.
The good part about working with a bail bondsman is that you’re only required to pay about 10% of the total bail. But that is a non-refundable fee.
Where does bail money go?
That’s a great question, and not a lot of people think to ask it. When you hire a bail bondsman, that money that you pay (the 10% non-refundable fee) will go to the courts, it just has a third party submittal instead of you going directly there with the full cash sum.
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