Surety Bond
A bail bondsman guarantees the full bail amount set by the court, charging a 10% premium (non-refundable). The defendant must attend all court appearances. This is the most common type of bail bond.
- Fastest release option
- 10% premium — Georgia regulated
- Flexible payment plans available
- Co-signer required
- No collateral needed for most bonds
Own Recognizance (OR) Release
The judge releases the defendant after signing a written promise to appear — no money required. Typically granted for non-violent, first-time offenders with strong community ties.
- No money required
- Judge grants at arraignment
- Violation results in warrant + arrest
- Most common for misdemeanors
- Low flight risk required
Cash Bond
The defendant or family pays the full bail amount to the court. Once the case is resolved and all court dates attended, the full amount is refunded (minus court fees). No bondsman required.
- Full bail paid upfront
- Refunded at case completion
- No bondsman fee
- Requires large cash on hand
- Refund process takes time
Property Bond
Real property (land, home) is used as collateral for bail. The property value must be at least twice the bail amount. If the defendant fails to appear, the property may be foreclosed on.
- Property used as collateral
- Must be 2× the bail amount
- Title search required
- Longer approval process
- High risk if court dates missed
Federal Bond
Required for federal charges (not state court). Federal bonds are more complex, take longer to secure, and typically cost 15% of the bail amount. Special expertise required.
- Federal court charges only
- 15% standard premium
- Complex approval process
- Long agent relationship required
- We handle federal cases
Immigration Bond
Required when a person is detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Immigration bonds allow the detainee to remain in the US while their case is resolved.
- ICE detainee release
- Complex application process
- High bond amounts typical
- Delivery bond or voluntary departure
- Knowledgeable agents required
Payment Plans
We understand bail can be a financial hardship. Jam Bonding offers flexible payment plans to help families get their loved ones home — even when finances are tight.
- Weekly or monthly schedules
- Low down payment options
- No hidden fees
- Immediate release proceeds
- Compassionate terms
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