Help me understand this

[jfuller73]

I have a friend who is in jail right now for Felony Bail Jumping and Failure to appear. His bond is set at $3500.00. I'm not sure how paying a bond works, could you please help me understand it a little more?

 

[gracie05]

If the court allows it, you usually have to pay 10% of the bond amount in cash. If the bond is $3,500, you will have to pay $350 cash to get your friend out. But YOU are responsible if he jumps bail again. This means that if you borrow the money or put up other security, you will lose it if he flees or doesn't show up at court.

Hope your friend is a really good friend and trustworthy.