Federal Bonds
Bail Bonds for crimes in U.S. District courts are considered
federal bonds. These bonds serve the same purpose as other
types of bonds. They release you from jail on the guarantee
you‚ll appear at all court proceedings. Federal offenses
include any interstate crime. There is no schedule of bail
amounts for individual offenses. The judge, during an arraignment
hearing, determines the bail amount. It‚s not uncommon
to have the bail amounts in federal cases be set at high levels,
making obtaining release more difficult. A bail bondsman is
able to write federal bonds for a premium charge. The normal
premium charge is ten percent of the bail amount. However,
the premium amount may be as high as 15 percent of the set
bail. Federal bonds are subject to forfeiture, should you
miss your court appearances. The court judge determines the
date of forfeiture. Forfeited bonds are paid to the U.S. government.
A bail bondsman experienced in federal bonds can provide additional
information. For 24 Hour Federal Bond assistance please call:
1-800-824-6614
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