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In Arkansas, to become a licensed bail bond agent you will need an appointment from a licensed bail bond company, i.e. you need to find an existing company that will hire you. After that, you will need to take the eight (8) hour Bail Bond Agent Pre-licensing course.

If you use bail bond company, you will not get your money back or have what you paid the company credit toward your fines and fees. Additionally, bail bondspersons are not bound by the same rules as the police. For example, they might enter your home without a warrant if you fail to appear in court.

If the judge grants bail, the defendant can pay the set amount directly to the court to secure their release from jail until the trial date. Once the trial ends, regardless of the outcome ? whether found guilty or innocent, whether the charges are dropped or the case is dismissed ? the person gets the bail money back.

Court terms and conditions One of the conditions you must meet before a court grants your bail bond is an assurance that you will be living in your current address at least until your case is heard and determined. With such conditions, you will need the court's permission before leaving your state.

A bail bond is a legally enforceable contract between three parties: the principal (the state of Arkansas), the bondee (you) and the surety (us). The purpose of this contract is to allow the surety to 'bond' the bondee out of jail for a specified fee.

In the case of a cash bond either the person arrested or a friend or family member pay the full bond amount in cash. If the defendant shows up for their court date the court returns the full cash amount. No one loses any money.