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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The surety bail system involves a defendant paying a percentage (typically around 10%) of the bail amount to a bail bondsman (bonding agent), who then posts the full bail amount on behalf of the defendant. This system is used when the defendant cannot afford to pay the full bail amount.

Which Bail System Requires the Defendant to Pay a Percentage