Bail bonds refers to documents which ensure to the court system that a person facing charges, and who typically is in jail, will appear for future court appointments if released.

There are two main types of bail bonds - surety bail bonds, and cash bail bonds. Surety bail bonds are the most common, and require a non-refundable deposit to be made to a bonding company, which will then issue the bail bonds. In this case, the bonding company is basically providing an insurance policy to the court that the person will appear as required.

When considering a bail bonds company, keep in mind that there are a variety of services available to help you find the right match for your needs. Different bail bonds may require different deposit amounts, so be sure to check around.