A bail bond guarantees that a defendant will appear in court as ordered. If the defendant fails to appear, the surety (bail bond company) must pay the full bond amount or produce the defendant within 365 days. Licensed bail agents typically charge 10% of the bond amount as a non-refundable premium.
Overview
What it is.
A bail bond guarantees that a defendant will appear in court as ordered. If the defendant fails to appear, the surety (bail bond company) must pay the full bond amount or produce the defendant within 365 days. Licensed bail agents typically charge 10% of the bond amount as a non-refundable premium.
Who usually needs it
Defendants in criminal cases who have been granted bail by an Indiana trial court and wish to be released from custody pending trial. A licensed bail agent acts on behalf of a surety company to post the bond.
Pricing & timing
What to expect.
Generic pricing
Appeal bonds (supersedeas bonds) are required to stay execution of a judgment while an appeal is pending. Pricing Information:. Court bonds are reviewed case-by-case and must be approved before pricing can be provided. • Bond amount: Typically 100–150% of the judgment amount. • What affects pricing: Case amount, type of appeal, credit and financial strength. • Collateral: Often required (ILOC or cash collateral). • Expedited service: Available for time-sensitive appeals</…
Typical timeframe
Court application — expedited service available
Application
What to do next.
Tell us the bond name, state, and amount on your form.
Share business and applicant info so the team can quote it.
Sign and pay; we issue the bond and send you the documents.
Keep your effective date and renewal date on file with us.
Start the application.
You are on the exact bond page. The next step is to start the quick application.
StateINBond amountVaries by license type or projectObligeeIndiana Trial CourtsBond classAppeal BondCategoryCourt/JudicialBondIndiana Bail BondPlain descriptionA bail bond guarantees that a defendant will appear in court as ordered. If the defendant fails to appear, the surety (bail bond company) must pay the full bond amount or produce the defendant within 365 days. Licensed …Who needs this bondDefendants in criminal cases who have been granted bail by an Indiana trial court and wish to be released from custody pending trial. A licensed bail agent acts on behalf of a surety company to post the bond.
FAQ
Common questions.
Who can post a bail bond in Indiana?
Bail bonds in Indiana must be posted by licensed bail agents who work on behalf of surety companies approved by the Indiana Department of Insurance (IDOI). Under Indiana Code 27-10-3, bail agents must meet specific requirements including being at least 18 years old, a U.S. citizen, Indiana resident for 6+ months, and have good moral character with no disqualifying criminal offenses. The surety company must be authorized by the IDOI Commissioner and provide the bail agent with a power of attorney to execute bonds.
What happens if I miss my court date after posting a bail bond in Indiana?
If you fail to appear in court, the judge will issue a bench warrant for your arrest and notify your bail agent and surety company. Under IC 27-10-2-12, the surety has 365 days from your failure to appear to locate and surrender you to the court. If they produce you within that timeframe, the bond may be exonerated (though late surrender fees may apply). If you are not produced within 365 days, the surety must forfeit the full bond amount to the court. You and any co-signers will then be liable to reimburse the surety company for the full bond amount plus any recovery costs.
How much does a bail bond cost in Indiana?
Indiana bail agents typically charge a non-refundable premium of 10% of the total bond amount set by the court. For example, if the judge sets bail at $10,000, you would pay the bail agent $1,000 (10%) to post the bond. This premium is the bail agent's fee and is not refunded even if you appear at all court dates as required. Payment can be made via cash, properly payable check, or authorized credit card transaction per IC 27-10-1. The actual bond amount varies case-by-case based on the charges, criminal history, and flight risk as determined by the judge.