Utilizing a bondsman provides enormous
savings to you. When you post a bond, you pay only a small premium as opposed to the entire amount of bail set by the judge. In North Carolina, that premium amount cannot exceed fifteen (15%) of the bond. Utilizing a licensed bondsman affords you greater control of the system and gives you the expertise of a bail agent to speed the release, thereby saving you time and energy. It further protects your assets if the defendant fails to comply with the terms and conditions of release or fails to appear, since the bondsman will pursue the defendant.