Process (How it Works)

Normally after someone is arrested, they are taken to jail to begin processing. After the booking process has been accomplished bail will be set according to the offense. Bail is a guarantee to the court that someone will appear at all of their scheduled court dates and will remain in a specified area until all legal proceedings pertaining to their case are completed.
In North Carolina bail can be paid:

1. In Cash
2. A pledge of property (if permitted in that court)
3. A bail bond
1. Bail bond premiums in North Carolina are set and approved not to exceed 15% of the bond full face amount for state cases.
2. A signature & Guaranty Agreement is sometimes all that is needed.
3. Once the case is closed, regardless of the outcome, your collateral is returned.