Bail Bonds Bail Bond Principles 2

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of bail in the criminal justice system?

Accepted Answer

To ensure the defendant returns for court appearances

Answer

To punish the defendant before trial

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To generate revenue for the court

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To compensate the victim

Question 2

Typically, what percentage of the full bail amount does a bail bondsman charge as a non-refundable fee?

Accepted Answer

10%

Answer

1-3%

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25%

Answer

50%

Question 3

What is collateral in the context of a bail bond?

Accepted Answer

Property or assets pledged to secure the bond

Answer

The court filing fee

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The bondsman's commission

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A type of court appearance

Question 4

Who is the 'indemnitor' on a bail bond agreement?

Accepted Answer

The person who guarantees the defendant's appearance and assumes financial responsibility

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The judge setting bail

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The arresting officer

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The defendant's attorney

Question 5

What happens to the premium paid to a bail bondsman if the defendant appears at all court dates and the case ends?

Accepted Answer

It is non-refundable and kept by the bondsman

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It is fully refunded

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It is partially refunded

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It is applied to fines

Question 6

What is bail forfeiture?

Accepted Answer

When the full bail amount becomes due because the defendant failed to appear

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When the court reduces bail

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When the defendant is acquitted

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When bail is denied

Question 7

What constitutional protection limits the amount of bail that can be set?

Accepted Answer

Eighth Amendment

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First Amendment

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Fourth Amendment

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Tenth Amendment