Maryland District Court answers what happens bail: Bail is money paid to the court to ensure an arrested person shows up at required court appearances; it may be posted as cash bail, property bail, intangible assets, credit or debit cards, or through a professional bail bondsperson

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Published FAQ answer: What is bail? Bail is money paid to the court to ensure that an arrested person who is released from jail will show up at all required court appearances. Who can post bail for me? You may: (1) post bail for yourself; (2) have someone over 18 years old post it on your behalf; or (3) use a professional bail bondsperson. Whoever posts bail for you assumes full responsibility for your appearance in court. If you fail to appear as required, a warrant will be issued for your arrest and the bail will be forfeited. How can I post bail? Bail may be posted in the following manner: 1. Cash Bail "Cash bond" may be posted by the defendant, an individual, or by a private surety. Failure to pay child support may be posted by the defendant only. If you appear for trial or the charges are disposed of before trial, the amount posted will be refunded. If you do not appear, the bail becomes due and any cash posted will be forfeited. 2. Property Bail Property (land or home) in Maryland may be used to post bail, provided that the net equity in the property meets or exceeds the amount of bail. To determine net equity, deduct any liens, mortgages or deeds of trust, and ground rent, capitalized at 6 percent, from the assessed value of the property. When posting property, you need to provide tax bills, assessment notices, copies of a recorded deed or other public records. Each person whose name appears on the tax bill must sign the form, unless a power of attorney has been executed by one or both parties authorizing another signature. 3. Intangible Assets Acceptable intangible assets include: a. Bankbooks and certificates of deposit accepted at 100 percent of stated value, b. Letters of credit from a bank, c. Certificates for stocks listed on the American or New York Stock Exchange, accepted at 75 percent of the present exchange quotation. Only a clerk of the court may accept intangible assets; a commissioner may not. Take the required documents to a clerk at the court location where the case is pending. 4. Credit and Debit Cards Bail may be charged on certain credit and debit cards. Although a commissioner or clerk accepts the card, an independent company processes the charge. The charge includes the amount of the bail and a service fee. These charges will appear on your next credit or debit card statement. The card and personal identification must be produced in person at the time of posting bail. (Contact a District Court commissioner or clerk for information on cards accepted and the fees charged.) 5. Professional Bail Bondsperson A bail bondsperson charges a non refundable fee to post bail. In addition to the fee, the bondsperson may require collateral security or property to secure your release. Collateral will be returned to the person who posted it after disposition of the charges. The service fee and collateral received must be displayed on the bail bond form. Make certain that the information is correct on the form, that you receive a receipt, and that you understand the action the bondsperson may take if you don't meet your obligations.

What happens after an arrest and bail

What is bail? Bail is money paid to the court to ensure that an arrested person who is released from jail will show up at all required court appearances. Who can post bail for me? You may: (1) post bail for yourself; (2) have someone over 18 years old post it on your behalf; or (3) use a professional bail bondsperson. Whoever posts bail for you assumes full responsibility for your appearance in court. If you fail to appear as required, a warrant will be issued for your arrest and the bail will be forfeited. How can I post bail? Bail may be posted in the following manner: 1. Cash Bail "Cash bond" may be posted by the defendant, an individual, or by a private surety. Failure to pay child support may be posted by the defendant only. If you appear for trial or the charges are disposed of before trial, the amount posted will be refunded. If you do not appear, the bail becomes due and any cash posted will be forfeited. 2. Property Bail Property (land or home) in Maryland may be used to post bail, provided that the net equity in the property meets or exceeds the amount of bail. To determine net equity, deduct any liens, mortgages or deeds of trust, and ground rent, capitalized at 6 percent, from the assessed value of the property. When posting property, you need to provide tax bills, assessment notices, copies of a recorded deed or other public records. Each person whose name appears on the tax bill must sign the form, unless a power of attorney has been executed by one or both parties authorizing another signature. 3. Intangible Assets Acceptable intangible assets include: a. Bankbooks and certificates of deposit accepted at 100 percent of stated value, b. Letters of credit from a bank, c. Certificates for stocks listed on the American or New York Stock Exchange, accepted at 75 percent of the present exchange quotation. Only a clerk of the court may accept intangible assets; a commissioner may not. Take the required documents to a clerk at the court location where the case is pending. 4. Credit and Debit Cards Bail may be charged on certain credit and debit cards. Although a commissioner or clerk accepts the card, an independent company processes the charge. The charge includes the amount of the bail and a service fee. These charges will appear on your next credit or debit card statement. The card and personal identification must be produced in person at the time of posting bail. (Contact a District Court commissioner or clerk for information on cards accepted and the fees charged.) 5. Professional Bail Bondsperson A bail bondsperson charges a non refundable fee to post bail. In addition to the fee, the bondsperson may require collateral security or property to secure your release. Collateral will be returned to the person who posted it after disposition of the charges. The service fee and collateral received must be displayed on the bail bond form. Make certain that the information is correct on the form, that you receive a receipt, and that you understand the action the bondsperson may take if you don't meet your obligations. (as published)

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