The premium is the bondsman’s fee for assuming the risk of the bond. In Arkansas, premium is regulated by state law at 10% of the bond face value. It is non-refundable regardless of case outcome — the premium pays for the service of getting your loved one out, not for the eventual verdict.
Example: a $5,000 bond requires a $500 premium. Plus the $60 bondsman fee and $20 booking fee, the total cost to Triple R is $580 (rounded up to next $5).