What is the difference between Bail and Bond

Bail

Bail is the amount of money set by the court as a condition of release. If the Bail is paid, the accused is released and remains out of jail through the due process.

• If someone pays the Bail directly to the court, it’s called posting cash Bail.
• Courts keep the Bail if the accused fails to appear.
• If the accused is found guilty, Bail is applied to cover all court fees.
• Only if the accused appears to all court dates, the case is dismissed, or the accused is found not guilty, is the Bail returned.

Bond

A Bond is a financial guarantee to the court if the accused fails to appear. A licensed Company, Massey’s Bail Bonds, will pay the bail.

• Instead of paying the full Bail amount, 10% of the Bail is paid.
• The Massey’s Bail Bond posts the bond, guaranteeing the accused will make all court appearances.
• If the accused fails to appear, the bail bond agency is responsible for the full bail amount.

Bail vs Bond

Bail is the full amount set by the court and must be paid directly to the court at 100% upfront. A bond is a guarantee to the court provided by Massey’s Bail Bonds — we cover the full bail amount, and you only pay a 10% upfront fee.

Bail vs. Bond Frequently Asked Questions