Arkansas Bail Bond Calculator

Enter the bail amount to compare what posting it costs in Arkansas: cash with the court, a bond through a licensed bail agent, or a percentage deposit with the court where Arkansas law offers one. It runs in your browser and nothing is stored.

Arkansas sets the premium at 10% by statute.

Enter the bail amount to compare the ways to post it.

Bail bond agents in Arkansas

Professional bail bonding is lawful; a bondsman's premium must be paid in full before the defendant is released. (Ark. Code Ann. § 17-19-301(a)(2))

The premium or compensation under subdivision (a)(1) of this section shall be deposited in full prior to release.

Note: Act 659 of 2023, § 238 (effective January 1, 2024). The enrolled Act was opened on 2026-10-20 and still sets the premium at ten percent in § 17-19-301(a)(1); the codified section itself (Lexis-hosted) was not opened.

The premium is set by statute at 10 percent of the bond (it may be rounded up to the nearest $5), the minimum is $50, and the premium must be paid in full before release. (Ark. Code Ann. § 17-19-301(a)(1))

the premium or compensation for giving bond or depositing money or property as bail on any bond shall be ten percent (10%), except that the amount may be rounded up to the nearest five-dollar amount.

Note: Arkansas Bail Bond Laws 2024, compiled by the Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing (which houses the bail bond licensing board), section marked "Effective January 1, 2024"; opened 2026-10-20. 2025-2026 Acts were not fully checked; the Justia copy of the code could not be opened.

Cash bail in Arkansas

Money bail through bail bondsmen is in use; the bondsman's premium must be paid in full before release. (Ark. Code Ann. § 17-19-301(a)(2))

The premium or compensation under subdivision (a)(1) of this section shall be deposited in full prior to release.

Note: Act 659 of 2023, § 238 (effective January 1, 2024). The enrolled Act was opened on 2026-10-20 and still sets the premium at ten percent in § 17-19-301(a)(1); the codified section itself (Lexis-hosted) was not opened.

What this page does not do

  • It does not set or predict bail; the judge or the bail schedule does.
  • It does not quote any bail agent; collateral and extra fees depend on the agreement you sign.
  • Some items for this state could not be confirmed at an official source and are left out. Ask the court clerk or the state regulator.
  • It collects nothing; your entries stay in your browser.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a bail bond cost in Arkansas?

The premium is set by statute at 10 percent of the bond (it may be rounded up to the nearest $5), the minimum is $50, and the premium must be paid in full before release. (Ark. Code Ann. § 17-19-301(a)(1)).

Can you pay a percentage of bail to the court in Arkansas?

We found no Arkansas rule that lets a defendant post a percentage of bail with the court. Ask the clerk which forms of bail the court accepts.

Sources

Checked against the sources above on October 20, 2026.

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