If you have been arrested, you will likely have the opportunity to post bail and be released from jail until the trial begins. Because Connecticut has a few types of bail bonds, you may want to understand the process better to make informed decisions. There are various things that you can use for your bail, and you must carefully evaluate your options and choose the type of bail bond that suits you the best. Connecticut bail bonds’ laws stipulate various requirements that one must meet.

Here is what you need to know about the different types of bail bonds in CT.

Types of Bail Bonds in Connecticut:

1. Surety Bail Bonds
2. Cash Only Bonds
3. 10% Cash-Only Bonds
4. Property Bond
5. Non-surety Bonds or Promise to Appear

1. Surety Bail Bonds

Surety Bail or Surety bond is the most common type of bail bonds in CT (and everywhere else). A surety bond is given through a bail bonds company like 3-D Bail Bonds. It normally costs the defendant between 7 and 10% of the bail amount. Most defendants prefer to use surety bail bonds because the total bail amount is often too high for a common individual to afford. So, they rely on a bail bondsman and purchase a surety bond.

Once a person gets arrested, the judge sets the bail amount. The defendant can then contact the bail bondsman, who will explain the entire process, including the financial obligations. The bail bondsman secures the bail amount in return for a fee. The defendant can then carry out business as usual while ensuring that they do not miss out on any court appointments.

2. Cash-Only Bonds

Cash-only bonds are bail bonds paid in full and in cash. If someone has enough cash to pay the full bail amount, they can get out of jail without too many hassles. They can only pay the bond with cash, no exemptions. This bail type is usually when the defendant may be considered a flight risk or when the charges are related to cash payments owed to the court.

Once the defendant has attended all their court dates and the case is closed, the courts claim that the cash paid for the bond should be returned minus court fees or fines.

3. 10% Cash-Only Bonds in Connecticut

As the name suggests, a 10% cash-only bond, is another type of bail set by the judge. In Connecticut as of January 1st of 2020, defendants arrested have this 10 percent cash option for bail up to $20,000. Bonds set over $20,000 do not qualify for the automatic 10% cash option.

Typically, the bail is set as $15,000/$1,500, or $20,000/$2,000, or other such examples. This means the defendant is allowed to post 10% of the bail amount in cash, as opposed to posting the full amount by bond. The main benefit of this type of bail bond is that the defendant posts the bail using their own money, and they would get this money back at the end of the case as long as they follow the conditions of release and don’t forfeit the bail.

Among the types of bail bonds in CT, this is the newest option for bail that passed in January 2020.

4. Property Bonds

A property bond is a bond in which property is used as collateral. Real estate is the only type of property allowed to secure a property bond. Vehicles cannot be used. The court places a lien on the property, and if the defendant fails to appear before the court for hearings, the court can obtain ownership of the property. A property bond is usually the last option because no one wants to risk losing their property. Securing a property bond may take longer because of the paperwork and inspections involved.

5. Non-surety Bonds or Promise to Appear

When a judge gives an arrested person a Promise to Appear, it almost means that the defendant gets out of jail for free. They just need to sign an agreement stating that they promise to appear in court for hearings. The State uses this signed agreement as a guarantee that the defendant will show up in court for hearings. A non-surety bond is similar in the sense that the defendant doesn’t have to pay any money, but they agree in writing to pay the bond amount if they fail to show up for the court hearings. The difference between these types of bail bonds is the cost and the accountability factor.

The team at 3-D Bail Bonds is available 24/7 to help with the types of bail bonds and payment alternatives that fit your needs best. We can arrange a stress-free and hassle-free bail for you or your loved one at any local jail throughout the state of Connecticut.