What is a bail bond agent? – Castle Bail Bonds

When a person is arrested for a crime, one of two things will happen: either they are held until their court date, or they may be released on bail. The bail amount is determined by the judge as the amount that needs to be paid to have them released. When the defendant doesn’t have enough money (either in personal savings or from generous friends/family), a bail bond agent can be hired to post bond so they don’t have to sit in jail.

A bail bond agent charges a 10% fee in the state of Ohio, which can easily be set up as a payment plan. Paying the full amount to the court isn’t your only option, hiring a bond agent will get you out of the slammer for a lot less money. We help with the following bail services:

Only in America

While it seems like a bail bond would be a relatively new concept, it has been around since 1898 and is exclusive to the United States. The United States Constitution even includes writing that affects the bail bonds industry, including the Eighth Amendment (which contains the Excessive Bail Clause). Bond pricing ranges from 10% to 15%, depending on where you are in the U.S.

No Collateral? No Problem.

Unless the alleged crime is very serious or the price of the bond is very high, collateral is not needed. Getting back to family, career and everyday life and not sitting in a cramped and unpleasant cell shouldn’t require signing your most valued possessions away. Simply paying the 10% fee will ensure that life can carry on as normal.

Can you be arrested by a bail bondsman? are they part of the police?

If you attempt to skip bail or break the conditions of your contract, you can be arrested by bail bondsmen, even though they are not part of the police. Alternatively, they can have you arrested by the police.

According to the law, accused persons who have had their bail posted by a bond company can be legally arrested /apprehended by bondsmen. Since the accused normally waives their right to refuse the search of any property they may be residing in by the bondsman and their right to a due process during apprehension, bondsmen do not need to possess a search warrant to gain entry into a property during the pursuit of a defendant who has jumped bail.

Other terms, including drug tests and curfews may also be required by a bail bond company as part of their special conditions when posting bail. All these are included in a written agreement.

Serving the Community

For over 26 years, we have been family owned-and-operated and serving the great state of Ohio. From our humble beginnings in Springfield, Ohio, we have expanded to Columbus, Cincinnati and Dayton while never forgetting our roots and our commitment to serve and assist those in the community. When you’re in need, keep it local.

Here When You Need Us

We know that you can find yourself in need of us at any time of the day, so we offer 24/7 services to get you back on your feet fast. Whether it is your friends or family or you contact us by phone, we will be there when the time comes. Once your bail is posted, the level of capacity of the prison will determine how soon you will be released.