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Do I get my bail money back?
Short answer
If you paid the court and the person attends every court date, most of it is usually returned at the end of the case, minus fees. A bail agent’s fee is not returned.
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Official sources
- National Center for State Courtsncsc.org
- USA.gov: legal helpusa.gov