After the arrest, the judge will decide if the defendant is eligible for bail and the total amount is determined based on the alleged crime and other factors. If the defendant pays the bail, they can go home until the next court date. However, not everyone can pay the full amount right away. Amistad Bail Bonds will help you or your loved one get out of jail. We’ll pay the total amount while we require only 15% of the bail from you. It is important to note that this is non-refundable. This is not the same when you pay the bail yourself and get it back when you show up in court.