Which bail system requires the defendant to pay a percentage of the bond to a bonding agent who then posts the full bail amount?

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In the surety bail system, the defendant pays a percentage (usually 10%) of the bail amount to a bonding agent who then posts the full amount. This ensures the court that the defendant will show up for trial and if they fail to do so, the bonding agent forfeits the full amount of the bail.

Which Bail System Requires the Defendant to Pay a Percentage