Thumpers Bail Bonds

What is a bail bond? How do bail bonds work?

After a person is arrested, the jail or court will set a bail amount (the dollar amount varies based on the alleged offense involved and other contributing factors). It is the court’s way of making sure that a defendant appears at their scheduled court dates once released from jail.
In order for an individual to “post bail,” or to secure the release of your friend/loved one from jail, they must turn over to the court, the full amount of the assigned bail amount. While the law demands that the bail be “non-excessive,” these amounts can still be quite large and beyond the means of most people. This is when Thumper’s Bail Bonds can help you. Thumper’s Bail Bonds provides the financial obligation to the courts, so the defendant can be released. You will only owe Thumper’s Bail Bonds a small percentage of the full amount, which is commonly referred to as the premium. We will help you through every step of the entire process. We will do all of this in the fastest possible time, so the defendant can return home to their friends and loved ones right away.

How Do I Obtain A Bail Bond?

The application process typically takes 20-30 minutes. You will need $100 for each bond less than $1000 or 10% for any bonds over $1000. This is our fee to provide the service of releasing the defendant from custody. Collateral is sometimes required to secure the full amount of the bond, but is not always required. In most cases a signature bond may be utilized with the signing of promissory notes and indemnity agreements. The qualifications for this type of bond are performed on a case-by-case basis. Once the bond has been posted at the detention facility the process of releasing the inmate could vary depending on the procedures of each detention facility.

Do I get the 10% back once the case is discharged?

No. The 10% is our fee for providing our service. Once the defendant is released from custody the service has been provided and is solely the earnings of the bail bond company. Upon notification of discharge from the Clerk of Court any collateral required to secure the bond will be returned.