Viking Bail Bonds Explains It

When someone is arrested, a judge may set a bail amount — that’s money the court asks for so the person can go home while their case moves through the legal system. Bail is there to make sure the person shows up for their court dates. If they do, the bail gets returned at the end of the case. If they don’t, the court can keep it.

Not everyone has that kind of money just sitting around. That’s where a bail bond comes in.

A bail bond is a promise made to the court on your behalf. Instead of paying the full bail amount in cash, you pay a small, non-refundable fee (usually a percentage of the bail) to a bail bond company like Viking Bail Bonds. We then post the full bail amount as a guarantee to the court that the person will show up for all required appearances.

Because we’re putting up the full amount for you, this makes it possible to get out of jail quickly — even when you don’t have thousands of dollars in cash. Once bail is posted, the court releases the person from custody so they can be with family, consult with their attorney, and continue their life while their case unfolds.

Here’s how it works in plain language:

1. Bail is set by the judge.
This is the amount required to secure release while waiting for court
2. You contact Viking Bail Bonds.
We walk you through your options, answer your questions, and explain the cost.
3. You pay a percentage of the bail.
This is your bond fee — it’s not refundable, but it’s much less than paying the full bail yourself.
4. We post the bond for you.

That promise to the court lets your loved one be released quickly so they can prepare for court instead of sitting in jail.

Bail bonds give families breathing room and defendants the freedom to face their legal process without unnecessary confinement. At Viking Bail Bonds, we aim to make this sometimes confusing process as smooth, respectful, and stress-free as possible — because freedom matters and timing matters.

Disclosure: Bail bond premiums are regulated by Idaho law and are fully explained before any bond is posted.