At 1st Assured Bail Bonds, we realize that you may not be familiar with what a bond means. A person who has been arrested and charged with a crime may be required to post a bail bond before being released from jail. A bond is an insurance to guarantee that an arrestee will appear in court for his or her trial. If that person fails to appear for a court date, the bond money is forfeited. Most crimes are bondable offenses except for capital crimes. The amount of a bond is determined by a judge or from an established schedule depending on the crime.

A bond can be posted in cash by an arrestee, but more often than not, people want a bond to be posted by someone on his/her behalf. 1st Assured Bail Bonds is here to help those that want to do just that and get help figuring out the best solution for their situation.

To post a bond, first find which county jail facility the arrestee you are looking for is being held at. 1st Assured Bail Bonds Agency will help locate the person if needed. After the arrestee is located, a Bondsman will find out what their charges are and what their bond amount is. 1st Assured Bail Bonds can explain terms and conditions and make the entire process comfortable. You are our priority and we want to make sure you feel that way. Please call (888) 959-7088 or visit our office at 800 Monroe Ave. Suite 320, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, for our assistance.

Bail Bond Types

Cash bond

This is the total amount of the bond in cash, to guarantee the arrestee will appear at the next court hearing. If the arrestee does not appear after posting a cash bond, the money will be forfeited. If a not guilty verdict is rendered, or the case is dismissed at the conclusion of the trial proceedings, bond money will be refunded minus any fines and or court costs.

Surety Bond

A bonding company, such as 1st Assured Bail Bond, can post a surety bond that guarantees an arrestee will appear at the next court date. Kent County and/or the Kent County Sheriff does not participate in the contract between an arrestee and any bonding company. 1st Assured Bail Bonds charges a fee for this to be done upon each bond posted. Contact us today to have the help you need right away. We will walk you through each individual case, and define all the terms that correspond for you.

10% Bond

If the courts allow, either you or a Grand Rapids bail bond company can set a 10% bond. That means a cash deposit of 10% of the full bail amount can be placed with the county, to guarantee the arrestee will appear at the next court hearing. If the arrestee does not appear after posting a cash bond, the money will be forfeited. If a not guilty verdict is rendered or the case is dismissed at the conclusion of the trial proceedings, 90% of bond money posted will be refunded minus any fines and or court costs.