Why 8 Ball Bail Bonds?

What is a bail bond?

• A Bail Bond is like a check written to the court that is not cashed as long as the defendant appears in court.

How much does it cost to bail?

• In the State of Nevada all bonds cost 15% of the bonded amount .
  Example = if the bond is $10,000 then the premium (cost) would be $1,500.

Can anyone bail out?

• If the court grants a bail, then yes.

What if the defendant misses court ? What happens to the cosigner?

• If the defendant forgot, he can come to the office and get a motion to squash the warrant. If the defendant has an attorney he can ask his attorney to put in a motion for him. If he does not take care of the warrant in a timely manner then the bounty hunters return him to the custody of the court and the Cosigner is responsible for all the fees.

What if the defendant makes all his court dates, is the 15% refundable?

• No it is not, It is a Nevada State Law 697.300a that Bail Bonds can cost no more or no less than 15% and the premium is non-refundable.