1. How does the bail process work?

2. What is bail?

3. What is the purpose of bail?

4. Do I get my money back after the defendant goes to court?

5. What if the person I bail out doesn't go to court?

6. If the defendant doesn't appear, and the court orders a forfeiture, can it be set aside if he later appears?

7. If the defendant has skipped town, what must the bail fugitive recovery person be able to show? Is that person a bounty hunter?

8. What if the underlying criminal charge is dismissed?

9. Can bail be increased?

10. What else may happen when a defendant fails to appear?

11. What types of bonds are available?

12. What is a bail bond indemnitor?

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