We frequently accept a down payment of 50% of the fee or more with scheduled payments for the balance if everything else looks strong. In the example above, the upfront cost would be $500 (or 5% of the bond).

The State also allows for various administration fees:

An administrative fee may be charged by a bail bondsman, not to exceed reasonable costs. Reasonable costs may include, but are not limited to, travel, court time, recovery fees, phone expenses, administrative overhead and postage.

Caution: Bail bond companies that advertise 5% (or less) bail bond fees, “Half Price” or “cheap bail bonds” may be breaching Virginia Law. Or, perhaps they simply are not disclosing up front that they will put you on a payment plan for the rest of their fee.

In either case, that may warrant concern as to how upfront they will be with you throughout the process.

We pride ourselves on treating everyone honestly, with respect and courtesy, always explaining the whole process.