American Bail Bonds

American Bail Bonds is centrally located in Iredell County. We pride ourselves with being the oldest and most reliable bonding company in Statesville. Started in 1987 by David & Cheri Collins, together they have 37 years of Bail Bonding experience. We have several North Carolina locations to serve you, find the one closest to you here. We are qualified to write bonds in all of North Carolina's one hundred counties. Contact us today if we may be of service to you. Frequently Asked Questions What is a Bondsman? He or she is a private businessperson, who is licensed by the N.C. Department of Insurance for the purpose of posting bail for individuals in jail. What is a Bail Bond? A Bail Bond is the legal instrument or contract which releases an individual from custody. The Bail Bond also ties contractually, the state, the bail bondsman and the defendant together. How Does a Bondsman Get Paid? The bail bondsman is paid a regulated fee not to exceed 15% maximum by the individual or someone on his behalf. Do I Get the Premium (bond Fee) Back? The only money returned is collateral when required by the bondsman in certain cases. How Will I Know When the Case is Over and My Liability Ends? Your liability ends when a final disposition is entered by the state and no appeal is pending. What is Collateral? Collateral may be required when someone has few ties if any to the area which he is required to appear in court, or has a past record of missing court. When is the Collateral Returned? After we have received written notification from the court that the case is over and the bond is no longer in effect. Can Bail Bond Companies Use My Collateral? No, The collateral has to be in safekeeping or in a trust account. Am I Liable if I Signed for an Individual and the Person Cannot Be Located? You have signed a binding contract and are financially responsible for the amount of the bond. If the person out on bond forfeits the bond by not showing up for court