Bail is set by a judge to give a defendant the opportunity to be set free while fighting his case. In the legal system, bail is used by the defendant to get out of jail when they are accused of a crime. This gives them time to prepare for their court case and hire a lawyer without hassle.  The bail amount paid directly to the Wake County jail is a form of security or deposit representing a promise that the defendant will attend all court appearances. Then, after your case is properly disposed of, you can get the money back minus any court costs.

Both are the same thing, and they are often used interchangeably. Bail is typically the amount you pay, and the bond is your promise. When you post bail for your case, you are making the following promises:

• Remain in the city

• Attend all the scheduled court cases, and

• Abide by trial outcomes

A bail bond agent is a licensed professional who can write and post bail bonds on behalf of the defendant. When the defendant or their family cannot arrange the bail amount, they can seek the help of bail bondsmen to stand surety for the defendants. You can pay them a small upfront amount of the bail amount. This will be their payment for the services rendered and is non-refundable even after the court appearances.

Mostly the magistrate or judge sets the bail, and the amount depends on several factors, including:

• Evidence

• The severity of the crime

• Financial stability for the bail

• Defendant’s criminal record