bail bonds in Broward provide a way for people who are accused of crimes to get out of jail while they await their day in court. They are usually issued by a bail bond company, which charges a fee for its services. The fee is usually a percentage of the total bail amount, and it is non-refundable. Bail bond companies typically require collateral, such as property or cash, from the accused person or their family in order to secure the bond. If the accused person fails to appear in court, the bail bond company will forfeit the collateral and may pursue the person for the full bail amount.