How Do Bail Bonds Work in Connecticut?

Quick facts

• Bail lets someone leave jail while their case is pending
• A bail bonds agent typically charges a non-refundable fee (usually around 7–10%)
• The bondsman guarantees the full bail amount to the court
• The defendant must attend all court dates or the bond can be forfeited
• Collateral may be required depending on risk and bail size

What trips people up

Many people think the bail fee gets refunded.
It does not.
The premium paid to a bail bonds agent is the cost of the service.

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