When someone is arrested for a crime in Springfield, Ohio, they are often held in jail until their trial. However, in many cases, the defendant may be released from the Clark county jail on bail. Bail is a financial guarantee that the defendant will appear in court for their trial, and it is set by a judge based on the severity of the crime, the defendant's criminal record, and other factors.

If the defendant cannot afford to pay the full amount of the bail, they may use a Springfield bail bond company to post the bail on their behalf. A bail bond is a contract between the defendant, the bail bond company, and the court. The defendant pays the bail bond company a non-refundable fee, usually 10% of the total bail amount. The bail bond company then posts the full amount of the bail with the court, guaranteeing the defendant's appearance at trial.

If the defendant fails to appear in court, the bail bond company has a right to locate and apprehend the defendant, and they may even hire a bounty hunter to do so. If the defendant is found and returned to court, the bail bond company will not be required to pay the full amount of the bail. However, if the defendant cannot be located and returned to court, the bail bond company may be required to pay the full amount of the bail.

If the defendant appears in court as required, the bail bond company's financial obligation ends when the case is resolved, and the bail is returned to the bail bond company by the court, less any fees or expenses incurred by the bail bond company. The defendant's fee to the bail bond company is not refundable.