DUELING FORCES could swing Santa Clara County’s jail population back and forth, as officials look to revive zero cash bail ...

A fake bail bondsman sounded very convincing on the phone when he scammed a local grandmother. He’s been targeting family members of those locked up in the Lake County Jail and has now started ...

Bail bond agents generally charge 10% of the bail amount upfront in return for their service and may charge additional fees. Some states have put a cap of 8% on the amount charged.

If you don't qualify for a personal loan for the entire bail amount, you may be able to borrow 10% of your bail to pay a bail bondsman. That's not the cheapest solution, but it does get you out.

Collateral Requirements: Some Bail Bondsman make it mandatory for the client to secure a bond by providing vehicles, and properties as collateral. If they fail to do so, they risk losing the ...