You may face an additional fine/ fee for skipping bail. The court may forfeit the bond. You may be re-arrested.

Take the booking number and the exact amount to the jail. County jails in Arizona accept currency, money orders, or cashier's checks. When you need a bond, you will provide your loved one's information to the bondsman. The bondsman will calculate the bond amount, and you will give them the bond fees and collateral.

Bail is what allows a person who has been arrested to remain out of jail while their case is pending. If a defendant is released on bail and makes all their legally required court appearances, the bail money will be returned.

Arizona is one of the states that make you pay for your time incarcerated. This means that oftentimes, finding a way to make bail will save you money in the long run. If the bail set by the judge is more than you can afford, there are several options. First is asking friends or family for help with the cost.