Cash Bail

• Cash bail requires that the full bail amount be paid prior to releasing the accused. The money is held as an incentive for the accused to attend all court proceedings. After the court proceedings the bail money is returned to the accused, or whoever paid for the bail. Depending on the state and crime involved will determine if cash bail is required. States will typically accepted checks or credit cards, according to King Stahlman Bail Bonds.
  
  

Surety Bond

• A surety bond is typically what is thought of when the term "bail bond" is used, according to Bail Bonds Las Vegas. Surety bonds are used in place of cash bonds. A friend or family member goes to a bail bondsman to obtain a surety bond. The bail bondsman is a representative of a surety company which states the bondsman will pay the full amount of bail if the accused does not appear for court.
  
  

Property Bond

• A property bond is a type of bond that is ordered by the court. If the accused has real estate that value is sufficient to cover the bail a lien will be placed against the home to cover the bail amount. The lien is released when court proceedings finish. If the accused fails to appear, the court has the right to foreclose on the property to recover the forfeited bill.
  
  

Immigration Bond

• Immigration bonds permits the release when an undocumented alien, visa holder or permanent resident (e.g., green card holder) is taken into custody by immigration authorities. The immigration bond is not handled by local or state officials but rather through the FBI and Customs Enforcement or through the Department of Homeland Security.
  
  

Personal Recognizance Bond

• The personal recognizance bond is a court ordered release of the accused without a cash transaction. These types of bonds are typically issued when the accused does not have a prior record and the crime is nonviolent in nature. The personal recognizance bond is basically a promise by the accused that they will appear in court.