Bailing someone out of jail who has a history of untrustworthy behavior can create headaches. You're essentially agreeing to put up 10 percent of a bail bond that could be tens of thousands — or even hundreds of thousands — of dollars. If they fail to show, then you went to all that extra trouble for nothing.
If your loved one has been arrested for a misdemeanor (e.g., public intoxication) or a traffic violation, the bail could be set at an upwards of $30. More serious violations such as DWIs and felonious acts like robbery have bail ranges from $1,500 to $50,000.
Bail is an agreement that you will attend court if you have been charged with one or more offences. This agreement means that you won't be held in custody while the matter is in court. It may have one or more conditions that you must follow.