What All City Bail Bonds does

All City Bail Bonds is a bail bond company that posts bail on behalf of people arrested and held in custody. When someone is arrested and a judge sets bail, they can either pay the full amount to the court themselves or use a bail bond company. All City Bail Bonds charges a fee — typically 10 to 15 percent of the bail amount, depending on the state and the specific case — and posts a bond to the court so the arrested person can be released while awaiting trial.

The company operates in multiple states and handles cases across different charge levels. Like other bail bond companies, All City Bail Bonds assumes the financial risk: if the person released fails to show up for court, the company loses the full bail amount and may hire a bounty hunter to locate them. That risk is why the company requires collateral or a co-signer, and why the fee is non-refundable even if charges are dropped or the case is dismissed.

Key Takeaways

  • All City Bail Bonds charges a non-refundable fee of roughly 10 to 15 percent of the bail amount set by the judge.
  • You will need to provide collateral (property, vehicle, jewelry) or have a co-signer with steady income to find the bond.
  • The bail bond company posts the bond to the court, allowing release from custody while the case moves forward.
  • If the person released does not appear in court, the bail bond company can pursue collection and may hire a bounty hunter.
  • The fee you pay to the bail bond company is separate from any bail amount the court may return at the end of the case.

How the bail bond process works with All City

When someone is arrested, they are taken to a police station or county jail and booked. A judge then holds a bail hearing, usually within 24 to 72 hours, and sets a bail amount. At that point, the arrested person or their family can contact All City Bail Bonds to request a bond.

All City Bail Bonds will ask for information about the arrest, the bail amount, and the person's ties to the community — employment, family, how long they have lived in the area. The company uses this to assess the risk that the person will skip court. If the company agrees to post the bond, it will ask for a fee payment and collateral. The fee is typically 10 to 15 percent of the bail amount and is paid upfront; collateral can be a car title, house deed, jewelry, or a co-signer's promise to repay if the person fails to appear.

Once the fee and collateral are in place, All City Bail Bonds files the bond with the court. The court then releases the arrested person. The bond remains in effect until the case ends — either by conviction, acquittal, dismissal, or plea agreement. When the case closes, the bond is exonerated (released), and the collateral is returned, though the fee is kept by the bail bond company.

Collateral and co-signer requirements

All City Bail Bonds will not post a bond without security. That security takes two forms: collateral or a co-signer. Collateral is property or an asset you own outright — a car, a house, jewelry, or savings. The bail bond company places a lien on the property, meaning if the arrested person fails to appear, the company can seize and sell the asset to cover the bail amount.

A co-signer is a person who agrees in writing to repay the full bail amount if the arrested person does not show up for court. The co-signer does not have to own property; they need a job, a bank account, and a willingness to take on the legal obligation. If the arrested person skips court, the bail bond company will pursue the co-signer for the full bail amount, not just the fee.

The amount of collateral or the co-signer's income must roughly match the bail amount. A $5,000 bail typically requires $5,000 in collateral or a co-signer earning enough to cover that obligation. All City Bail Bonds will ask for proof — a car title, a mortgage statement, recent pay stubs, or a bank statement — before posting the bond.

Fees and what they cover

The fee All City Bail Bonds charges is a percentage of the bail amount set by the judge, not the amount actually posted. If bail is set at $10,000 and the fee is 10 percent, you pay $1,000. If the fee is 15 percent, you pay $1,500. This fee is non-refundable: even if the charges are dropped, the case is dismissed, or the person is acquitted, the bail bond company keeps the fee.

The fee covers the company's cost of posting the bond and the risk it takes on. It does not cover attorney fees, court costs, or any other legal expenses. It also does not may provide that the court will release the person — a judge can deny bail or set conditions (like electronic monitoring) that the bail bond company cannot override.

Some states cap the fee at 10 percent; others allow up to 15 percent or higher. All City Bail Bonds will disclose the fee rate before you pay, and you should ask whether the rate is set by state law or by the company's policy.

What happens if the arrested person does not appear in court

If the person released on the All City Bail Bonds bond fails to appear for a scheduled court date, the judge issues a bench warrant for their arrest. The bail bond company then has a set period — usually 90 to 180 days depending on the state — to locate and return the person to court or to pay the full bail amount to the court.

All City Bail Bonds may hire a bounty hunter (also called a bail enforcement agent) to find and apprehend the person. Bounty hunters are licensed in most states and have the legal right to enter a home, cross state lines, and use force to apprehend someone who has skipped bail. The cost of hiring a bounty hunter comes out of the bail bond company's pocket, not yours, but if the person is not found, the company will pursue the co-signer or seize the collateral to recover the full bail amount.

If you are the co-signer or provided collateral, you are financially liable. The bail bond company can sue you in civil court for the full bail amount, garnish your wages, or place a lien on your property. This is why co-signing or pledging collateral is a serious commitment.

Differences between All City Bail Bonds and paying bail directly to the court

When a judge sets bail, you have two paths: pay the full amount directly to the court, or use a bail bond company. If you pay the court directly, you do not pay a fee to a third party. The court holds your money as security and returns it at the end of the case, regardless of the outcome. However, you must have the full bail amount in cash or liquid assets when ready.

With All City Bail Bonds, you pay only 10 to 15 percent upfront and do not get that money back. But you do not need the full bail amount in cash. This makes a bail bond company the practical choice for most families — few people have $10,000 or $20,000 in cash on hand, but many can scrape together $1,000 or $2,000 for a fee.

The trade-off is that you lose the refund and you take on the risk of the arrested person skipping court. If they do, you are liable for the full bail amount, not just the fee you paid.

How to contact All City Bail Bonds

All City Bail Bonds operates in multiple states, and contact information varies by location. The fastest way to reach them is to search "All City Bail Bonds" plus your state or county name. Most bail bond companies have a phone line that answers 24 hours a day, because arrests happen at all hours.

When you call, have the arrested person's full name, the jail they are being held in, and the bail amount (if you know it) ready. The bail bond company will look up the case in the jail system and tell you whether they can post a bond and what collateral or co-signer they will need. Many companies also have online forms where you can submit basic information and receive a callback.

If you cannot reach All City Bail Bonds or they decline to post a bond, you can contact other bail bond companies in your area. Bail bond companies compete for business, and rates and willingness to work with different collateral can vary.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get my bail bond fee back if the case is dismissed?

No. The fee you pay to All City Bail Bonds is non-refundable, even if charges are dropped, the case is dismissed, or the person is acquitted. The fee covers the company's cost of posting the bond and the risk it assumes. Only money paid directly to the court as bail is returned at the end of the case.

What if I cannot afford the bail bond fee?

Some bail bond companies negotiate lower fees or payment plans, though this varies by company and state. You can also ask the judge for a bail reduction at a bail review hearing. If the judge lowers the bail, the fee to the bail bond company will be lower as well. A public defender can request this hearing on your behalf.

Can All City Bail Bonds refuse to post a bond?

Yes. A bail bond company can decline to post a bond if it believes the risk is too high — for example, if the person has a history of skipping court, faces serious charges, or has no ties to the community. If one company declines, you can contact another.

Who is responsible if the person skips court — me or the bail bond company?

Both. All City Bail Bonds is responsible to the court for the full bail amount. But if you are the co-signer or provided collateral, you are responsible to the bail bond company. The company will pursue you for the full bail amount if the person does not appear.

Can I get out of a bail bond agreement?

Once the bond is posted, you cannot cancel it or get your fee back. The only way to end the agreement is for the case to close. However, if the arrested person is re-arrested or violates bail conditions, the judge can revoke the bond, and the person will be returned to custody.