FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT COLORADO BAIL BONDS

A bail bond is a financial guarantee to the court that a defendant will appear for all required court dates until the case is completely done. When bail is set and the full amount cannot be paid to the court, a licensed bail bondsman can post the bond for you in exchange for a fee. 

In Colorado, the standard bail bond premium is typically 10–15% of the total bond amount, depending on the circumstances. This fee is paid to the bondsman and is non-refundable, even after the case is completed.

Release times vary by jail, but once a bond is posted the jails have up to 6 hours to release your loved one from the detention center. It's important to know if your loved one has a pre-trail hold then it could take even longer.

Not always. Many bonds can be approved with no collateral, especially for smaller bond amounts or qualified cosigners. Larger bonds may require collateral such as property and additional cosigners.

If someone is released on bond fails to appear in court, the judge can issue a bench warrant and revoke the bond. The cosigner may become responsible for the full bond amount unless the defendant is returned to custody within the allowed timeframe.

Yes. In many cases, bail is preset based on the charge, meaning a bondsman can post the bond immediately without waiting for the first court appearance.

A cosigner must be 23 years or older with a valid identification, a stable address, and the financial ability to guarantee the bond. The cosigner is responsible for ensuring the defendant attends all court dates.

Yes at Rabon Bail Bonds we are available to post bail 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, including weekends and holidays.