Bail Bond Glossary

No. The premium is non-refundable in every state, including Arkansas. It pays for the service of posting bond, not for the verdict.

Yes. The bail premium is paid for the service of getting them out before trial — it doesn't depend on whether they're convicted or acquitted.

Take the bond amount, multiply by 0.10, add $60 bondsman fee, add $20 booking fee at posting. Sharp and Izard counties also charge a $50 warrant/affidavit fee at the jail (no other counties do). All amounts round up to the next $5.

The bondsman has the right to apprehend them, the court forfeits the bond, and any co-signers and collateral are at risk. Triple R works hard to locate skippers.

A licensed Arkansas insurance agent who posts your loved one's bond in exchange for a non-refundable premium of 10%, plus standard fees.

A co-signer (also called an indemnitor) is a person who agrees to be financially responsible if the defendant skips court.

The non-refundable fee you pay the bondsman — in Arkansas, set by state law at 10% of the bond amount.

Collateral is property (cash, real estate, vehicle title) pledged to the bondsman to secure a larger bond. Returned when the case ends.

Bail is the dollar amount the court requires for release. A bond is the financial instrument (typically backed by a bondsman) that satisfies that requirement.