Butler Franklin Bail Bonds LLC
Bail Bond Fees And Pricing
Clear Pricing. No Hidden Charges. Know What To Expect Before We Start.
Butler Franklin Bail Bonds LLC believes clients should understand the expected cost of a bail bond before entering into an agreement. The 5 categories below show which charges are standard, which are set by a government office, and which apply only when a service is actually needed.
Understand The Main Costs In About 30 Seconds
Simple Pricing Summary
Bail Bond Premium
10% Of Bond Amount
Applicable approved surety bail bond premium rate.
Butler Franklin Bond Execution Expense Fee
$275
Applies to every bond executed by Butler Franklin Bail Bonds LLC.
Technology Related Execution Costs: $150
Travel Related Execution Costs: $125
These are components of the $275 total expense fee. They are not added on top of $275.
Court And Government Charges
Varies By Court And Government Office
Established by the applicable court or government office.
GPS Monitoring
$10 Per Day When Butler Franklin Provides Monitoring
GPS monitoring is a separate Butler Franklin service and is not automatically required with every bond.
Third Party Recovery
Typically 20% Of Bond Amount Plus Applicable Recovery Expenses
Applies only when lawful recovery services become necessary and written agreements authorize responsibility.
Clear Example
$10,000 Bond Example
- Bond Amount:
- $10,000
- 10% Bond Premium:
- $1,000
- Bond Execution Expense Fee:
- $275
- Typical Court Or Government Charge (Estimate):
- $85
- Estimated Amount Including The Typical $85 Government Charge:
- $1,360
The $275 Bond Execution Expense Fee includes the technology related and travel related execution costs. A court or government charge of approximately $85 is included as a common estimate. The actual amount may be lower or higher and is established by the applicable government entity, not Butler Franklin Bail Bonds LLC. Additional government charges may apply. GPS monitoring is separate and adds $10 per day only when Butler Franklin GPS Monitoring Services actually provides the service. Third party recovery expenses do not apply during ordinary successful completion of the bond.
Bail Bond Premium
10% Of The Bond Amount
This is the applicable surety bail bond premium rate used by Butler Franklin Bail Bonds LLC under the applicable approved insurance rate. The premium is compensation associated with issuing the surety bail bond. It is separate from the Bond Execution Expense Fee and from court or government charges.
Bond Amount: $10,000
10% Bond Premium: $1,000
Ohio law requires a surety bail bond agent to charge the premium rate filed with and approved by the Superintendent of Insurance. The 10% shown here describes the applicable approved rate used by Butler Franklin Bail Bonds LLC. It is not a claim that an Ohio statute independently sets every surety bail bond premium at 10%.
Bond Execution Expense Fee
$275
The $275 Bond Execution Expense Fee applies to every bail bond executed by Butler Franklin Bail Bonds LLC.
This fee covers costs incurred by Butler Franklin Bail Bonds LLC in executing and processing the bond.
Technology Related Execution Costs
$150
Component of the $275 total.
Travel Related Execution Costs
$125
Component of the $275 total.
$150 + $125 = $275 Total Bond Execution Expense Fee
These amounts explain the composition of the $275 fee. They are not 2 additional mandatory fees added on top of $275.
Technology Related Execution Costs
Butler Franklin Bail Bonds LLC has invested in technology designed to make the bail bond process faster, more efficient, and substantially more convenient. Our systems allow qualified indemnitors, cosigners, defendants, and other authorized parties to complete significant portions of the bail bond process remotely.
Depending upon the circumstances, clients may be able to:
- Complete applications electronically
- Submit required information remotely
- Receive documents electronically
- Sign documents electronically
- Communicate with our office remotely
- Complete portions of the transaction without traveling to our office
- Receive and maintain organized electronic documentation
A family member may be at home. A cosigner may be at work. An indemnitor may live in another city. Our technology can allow those individuals to complete necessary portions of the transaction without unnecessary travel to our physical office.
These systems also help Butler Franklin Bail Bonds LLC process paperwork efficiently and coordinate among the jail, defendant, indemnitor, agent, and other involved parties. The technology component is part of the standard $275 Bond Execution Expense Fee.
Travel Related Execution Costs
Executing and servicing bail bonds requires agents to travel to locations associated with the bond process. Travel may include:
- Jails
- Courts
- Defendant locations
- Client residences
- Client workplaces
- Meetings with indemnitors or cosigners
- Other locations required to complete or service the transaction
The travel component helps cover costs associated with providing an agent who can physically travel when necessary to move the bond process forward efficiently. Our ability to travel allows clients to avoid handling every aspect of the transaction at a Butler Franklin office and helps us respond when physical attendance is required.
Processing and release times depend upon the jail, court, law enforcement agency, circumstances of the case, and other factors outside Butler Franklin Bail Bonds LLC’s control.
The expense fee does not guarantee a particular release time or judicial outcome.
Court And Government Charges
Courts, county offices, recorder offices, and other government agencies may impose charges associated with a bail transaction. Butler Franklin Bail Bonds LLC does not establish those government charges. The amount may vary according to the court, county, type of case, collateral requirements, and documents involved.
Court Charges
Varies
No single statewide amount applies to every bail transaction. The applicable court or government office establishes any charge, and the amount can vary by case and jurisdiction. Butler Franklin Bail Bonds LLC does not determine the amount.
Government Filing Costs
Varies
Collateral or other circumstances may require documents to be filed with a government office. Any applicable filing charge is established by the government office involved. It is not Butler Franklin revenue.
Government Recording Costs
Varies
A county recorder or another government office may charge for recording a document associated with collateral. The government office determines the amount. Butler Franklin Bail Bonds LLC does not establish the recording charge.
Government filing and recording charges are kept separate from Butler Franklin Bail Bonds LLC charges. This page does not add a markup to a government charge. Butler Franklin Bail Bonds LLC does not list separate customer charges here for performing title, notary, lien filing, or recording services.
GPS Monitoring
$10 Per Day When Butler Franklin Provides The Monitoring Service
Courts may order electronic monitoring as a condition of release and may select or require a particular provider. A defendant must follow the court’s instructions and any requirements of the provider designated or approved by the court.
Butler Franklin GPS Monitoring Services is a service division of Butler Franklin Bail Bonds LLC. GPS monitoring and bail bond services are available independently. Neither service automatically requires purchasing the other. When Butler Franklin actually provides monitoring, the charge is $10 per day.
All Bail Amounts And Conditions Of Release Are Determined By The Court.
Electronic monitoring does not guarantee release, a bond reduction, compliance, safety, or any other judicial outcome.
Third Party Recovery Expenses
Typically 20% Of The Bond Amount Plus Applicable Recovery Expenses When Recovery Services Become Necessary
This Is Not A Routine Bail Bond Fee.
Butler Franklin Bail Bonds LLC does not treat this amount as a standard charge on every bond. If a defendant flees, causes a bond forfeiture, or circumstances otherwise require lawful recovery services, Butler Franklin Bail Bonds LLC may need to retain a qualified third party recovery professional.
Our recovery contractors generally charge approximately 20% of the bond amount plus applicable expenses associated with the recovery. This is a third party recovery cost associated with actually locating, apprehending, transporting, surrendering, or returning the defendant when recovery becomes necessary.
The applicable written agreements must disclose responsibility for recovery expenses. Recovery expenses are imposed only when the contractual and factual circumstances support them. When a recovery contractor is retained, Butler Franklin Bail Bonds LLC maintains the contract, invoice, supporting expenses, and documentation associated with the recovery.
The amount represents the cost associated with third party recovery services when those services become necessary. It is not a government charge, a court charge, or a routine upfront Butler Franklin Bail Bonds LLC fee. It is not an automatic charge on every forfeiture.
Upfront Pricing Commitment
No Hidden Charges
At Butler Franklin Bail Bonds LLC, transparency is part of professional service.
Before moving forward, we want clients to understand the applicable premium, our Bond Execution Expense Fee, anticipated government charges, and any additional service that may apply to their particular situation.
Our Charges
We clearly distinguish our charges from government charges.
Standard Services
We clearly identify services that apply to every bond.
Conditional Services
We clearly identify services that apply only when certain circumstances occur.
Our objective is to provide an efficient, convenient, professional bail bond experience while giving clients meaningful information about costs before they make a decision.
Documentation And Consumer Protection
Butler Franklin Bail Bonds LLC maintains internal documentation supporting the business costs reasonably associated with the technology and travel used in executing bonds. GPS monitoring is maintained as a separate Butler Franklin service with separate monitoring agreements and service records.
When third party recovery services are used, the company maintains the recovery contract, invoice, supporting expenses, and related documentation. Customer agreements should clearly address responsibility for authorized recovery expenses.
Government filing and recording charges remain government charges. They are not presented as Butler Franklin Bail Bonds LLC service revenue. Unauthorized fees or expenses are not deducted from collateral. GPS monitoring does not guarantee a judicial outcome, and Butler Franklin Bail Bonds LLC does not guarantee a defendant’s release time.
Payment Methods
Accepted payment methods include cash, Zelle, and Cash App.
Other payment methods may be considered case by case. Confirm the payment method, recipient, amount, and purpose with Butler Franklin Bail Bonds LLC before sending funds. Review the payment information page before sending funds.
Want To Know What Your Bond Will Cost?
Contact Butler Franklin Bail Bonds LLC.
We can review the bond information and explain the anticipated premium, Bond Execution Expense Fee, applicable court charges, collateral related government costs, and GPS monitoring options and any court-directed monitoring requirements before the transaction is completed.
Butler Franklin Bail Bonds LLC believes transparent pricing and clearly explained services create a better bail bond experience for everyone involved.