Licensed Louisiana Bail Bondsman

Bail Bond Payment Plans
in Louisiana

Financing is in our name. If you are well qualified, pay a low down payment to get your loved one home, then pay the rest of the fee over time. Everything is signed from your phone.*

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How Bail Bond Financing Works

When a judge sets bond, you don't pay the court the full amount. A licensed bondsman posts the bond for you, and you pay the bondsman a fee called the premium: a small percentage of the bond amount.

Most families don't have even that much sitting in the bank at 2 AM. That's what our payment plans are for. For well qualified individuals, you pay a down payment to get the bond posted, and the rest of the premium is split into scheduled payments that you agree to before you sign anything.

For well qualified individuals

Payment plans are available only to well qualified defendants and co-signers. Terms and eligibility are determined upon interview. If a plan isn't available, we'll tell you up front and go over your other options.

Three Steps to a Payment Plan

1
Call us with the details
Give us the full name and date of birth of the person arrested and the jail they are in. We look up the booking and the bond amount.
2
A licensed agent verifies and quotes
After verifying the booking, we tell you the actual premium, down payment, and what each payment would be. We ask a few quick questions about the defendant and co-signer to set terms.
3
Sign from your phone, and we post the bond
The co-signer signs the bond and payment agreement electronically. Once the down payment is in, we post the bond at the jail and the release begins.

Example Estimates

Say the court sets bond at $10,000. The premium would be $1,200 ($1,250 in Jefferson Parish). If you qualify for a payment plan, you put down part of it to get the bond posted and pay the balance on a schedule.

Estimated fees by charge in Southeast Louisiana
Minor misdemeanor
Bond: $1,500 – $3,500
Est. fee: $180 – $420
DUI / DWI (first offense)
Bond: $2,500 – $5,000
Est. fee: $300 – $600
Felony theft / burglary
Bond: $5,000 – $25,000
Est. fee: $600 – $3,000
Drug distribution
Bond: $10,000 – $30,000
Est. fee: $1,200 – $3,600
Estimates only, not actual totals. All amounts on this page are estimates for illustration only. They are not actual totals. Your actual bond amount, fee, down payment and payment schedule are set only after a licensed agent verifies the booking and reviews your information.

Payment Plan Questions

Can I pay for a bail bond in installments?+
Yes, for well qualified individuals. Payment plans are what we are built around. If you qualify, you pay a down payment to get the bond posted, and the rest of the premium is spread out over a schedule we agree on before you sign.
How much is the down payment on a bail bond?+
It depends on the size of the bond and the situation. The premium is a small percentage of the bond amount, and the down payment is a portion of that premium, not the full bond. Call us with the bond amount and a licensed agent will give you actual numbers after verifying the booking.
Who qualifies for bail bond financing?+
Financing is available only for well qualified individuals. Not everyone qualifies. We ask a few questions about the defendant and the co-signer, and terms and eligibility are determined upon that interview.
Do I need a co-signer for a payment plan?+
Usually, yes. A co-signer (indemnitor), most often a family member, signs the bond and the payment agreement. They sign from their phone, with no office visit.
What happens if I miss a payment?+
Call us before it happens. The payment agreement is a real obligation, and it is always easier to adjust a schedule ahead of time than after the fact.
Is the premium refundable if the charges are dropped?+
No. The premium is a non-refundable service fee for posting the bond, whatever the outcome of the case. Any unpaid balance on a payment plan is still owed.

Payment Plans in Your Parish

Find your area for the jail address, typical bond amounts and release times.

CovingtonSlidellMandevilleLacombeFranklintonBogalusaHammondLaPlaceDenham SpringsWalkerSt. Tammany ParishWashington ParishLivingston ParishSt. John Parish

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See If You Qualify

Tell us the jail and the bond amount. A licensed agent will verify the booking and give you your actual numbers.

Call 985-264-9519
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