When someone is arrested, they are taken to a local police station or jail for booking. During booking, the defendant's information is taken, and they are photographed and fingerprinted. The defendant's charges are also recorded, and bail is set based on the severity of the crime.

Once bail has been set, the defendant or someone on their behalf can contact a bail bondsman to arrange for bail. The bail bondsman will require information about the defendant, such as their name and the location of their arrest. The bail bondsman will also need to know the amount of bail set by the court.

Once the bail bondsman has gathered the necessary information and payment, they will post bail on the defendant's behalf. The bail bondsman typically charges 10 percent of the total bail amount, and this fee is non-refundable.

Once bail has been posted, the defendant will be released from jail. However, there may be conditions for release, such as not being allowed to leave the state or needing to check in with a probation officer regularly.

After being released on bail, the defendant will need to attend all court appearances required for their case. If the defendant fails to appear in court, they will be considered a fugitive and a warrant will be issued for their arrest.

As a condition of posting bail, the defendant or a co-signer will need to sign a contract with the bail bondsman. This contract outlines the responsibilities of both the defendant and the bail bondsman. For example, the defendant is responsible for appearing in court as required, while the bail bondsman is responsible for ensuring that the defendant does so.