To do this, the defendant will only be required to pay a 10% fee to the bail bondsman. However, this fee is non-refundable. That being said, what if bail is set at $500? If bail is set at $500, you will likely pay around $50 to a bail bondsman — which is 10% of the total bail amount.

For as little as one percent down, Justice Bail Bonds can help you set up a payment plan that will allow you to get out of jail, back to your work and family, and let you make payments that fit your budget.

The Risks and Drawbacks of Using a Bail Bonds Agency This fee can be quite expensive, especially if the defendant's bail is set at a high amount. In addition to this fixed fee, there may also be additional costs in the form of collateral or other forms of payment.

Defendant: Robert Durst — Bail: $3B Wealthy New York real estate heir Robert Durst holds the record for highest bail amount set in the U.S. with a stunning $3 billion. Durst was accused in 2003 murder of his wife, with bail set at $1 billion.