If you are arrested and can’t afford to pay the full bail amount, you can use a bail bond. A bail bond is a promise to pay the full bail if you don’t show up for court. A bail bond agency or bondsman usually charges a fee, typically 10% of the bail amount, and might ask for extra collateral. If you fail to appear in court, there can be serious consequences, like fines or jail time.
DUI cases often have higher bail bonds because of the severity of the offense, making them more expensive than other types of bonds.