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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: 1-800-304-BAIL
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