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Bail Bonds for crimes in U.S. District courts are considered federal bonds. These bonds serve the same purpose as other types of bonds. They release you
from jail on the guarantee you‚ll appear at all court proceedings. Federal offenses include any interstate crime. There is no schedule of bail amounts for
individual offenses. The judge, during an arraignment hearing, determines the bail amount. It's not uncommon to have the bail amounts in federal cases be
set at high levels, making obtaining release more difficult.
A bail bondsman is able to write federal bonds for a premium charge. The normal premium charge
is ten percent of the bail amount. However, the premium amount may be as high as 15 percent of the set bail. Federal bonds are subject to forfeiture, should
you miss your court appearances. The court judge determines the date of forfeiture. Forfeited bonds are paid to the U.S. government. A bail bondsman
experienced in federal bonds can provide additional information.
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