A co-signer guarantees the bondsman that the defendant will appear at every court date. If the defendant fails to appear, the co-signer can be held liable for the full bond amount, plus any costs the bondsman incurs in tracking down the defendant.
Co-signers don’t have to be related to the defendant, but they typically need to:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Have a valid Arkansas ID or driver’s license
- Show proof of stable income or assets
- Be able to vouch for the defendant’s reliability
Most Triple R bonds require at least one co-signer. We’ll walk you through what’s needed when you call.