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Bail bond agents in Virginia

A bail bondsman must be licensed by the Department of Criminal Justice Services. (Va. Code § 9.1-185)

"Bail bondsman" means any person who is licensed by the Department who engages in the business of bail bonding and is thereby authorized to conduct business in all courts of the Commonwealth.

A licensed bail bondsman may not charge a premium of less than 10 percent or more than 15 percent of the bond. (Va. Code § 9.1-185.8(I))

I. A licensed bail bondsman shall not charge a bail bond premium less than 10 percent or more than 15 percent of the amount of the bond.

Bail agents are licensed by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services, where a license can be checked and a complaint filed.

Cash bail in Virginia

In setting bail, the judicial officer considers the accused's financial resources and ability to pay. (Va. Code § 19.2-121(A)(iv))

(iv) the financial resources of the accused or juvenile and his ability to pay bond;

If the accused appeared and met the bail conditions, the bond cannot be used to pay fines and costs unless the person who posted it agrees. (Va. Code § 19.2-121(C))

C. In any case where the accused has appeared and otherwise met the conditions of bail, no bond therefor shall be used to satisfy fines and costs unless agreed to by the person who posted such bond.

How bail is set in Virginia

A person held pending trial must be admitted to bail unless there is probable cause to believe the person will not appear or is an unreasonable danger. (Va. Code § 19.2-120(B))

B. A person who is held in custody pending trial or hearing for an offense, civil or criminal contempt, or otherwise shall be admitted to bail by a judicial officer, unless there is probable cause to believe that: 1. He will not appear for trial or hearing or at such other time and place as may be directed; or 2. His liberty will constitute an unreasonable danger to himself, family or household members as defined in § 16.1-228 , or the public.

If a court date is missed in Virginia

If the defendant is brought before the court within 150 days of the default findings, the court must dismiss the default on motion. (Va. Code § 19.2-143)

If the defendant or juvenile is brought before the court within 150 days of the findings of default, the court shall dismiss the default upon the filing of a motion by the party in default.

For the rest of what can follow a missed date, see missed court in Virginia.