10% of a $20,000 bond is $2,000. This is the standard bail bond fee paid to a bondsman, and it is non-refundable, even if the case is dismissed or completed.

After bail is posted, most people are released within 2 to 6 hours, depending on jail processing, staffing, and the type of charge.
In some cases, it can take longer due to holds, paperwork, or high jail volume.

The process is simple:

1. Get the defendant’s full name and jail location
2. Confirm the bail amount set by a judge or magistrate
3. Contact a bail bondsman
4. Pay the bond fee (typically 10%) or arrange a payment plan
5. The bondsman posts the bond
6. The jail processes the release

Bail is usually set within hours, but can take longer depending on case type.

Yes. Many bail bond companies offer flexible payment plans or low upfront options, depending on the case and qualifications.
This allows families to secure release without paying the full bail amount upfront.

There is no exact time limit, but Tennessee law requires bail to be set without unnecessary delay, and a bail hearing typically occurs within 48–72 hours after arrest.
In Shelby County, reforms also aim to ensure hearings happen within a similar timeframe.

Yes. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and holidays.

We need the defendant's full name, the jail or facility where they are being held, and the charges to begin the process.