HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — When someone is arrested, they’re taken to jail to wait for a judge to set their bond. If you don’t know what a bond is, it’s a financial guarantee that the person will return to court, not a fine or a punishment.
QUESTION:
Are all bonds the same?
Let’s verify.
Cash bonds and cash-only bonds are not the same thing. In fact, this distinction could be the difference between a night in jail, or a month.
WHAT WE FOUND:
If a judge sets a standard bond, for example, $10,000, you usually have options. You can pay the full amount in cash directly to the court, or you can put up property as collateral. Another option is to use a bail bondsman to post bail for you…