The HLS Bail Bonds app for smartphones is a must have for your Apple or Android device!

1. Emergency Contacts

Use the app to send emergency notifications to your selected contacts in case of an emergency.  After entering your emergency contacts, the...

If you are arrested and accused of a crime, you may have to spend time in jail until your court appearance. Your other option is to post bail via a bail bond. Most localities have bail schedules which specify bail amounts for some common crimes. Schedules vary widely according to locality, type of crime, and residency. If a bail schedule is not available, a judge will...

How much do bail bonds cost?

A common question we receive is "How much are bail bonds?". Bail varies by state but bail in Ohio is 10% of the bail set by the court. If a Judge orders bail to be set at $10,000, the cost of the bail bond is $1,000. If you do not have the money to pay for the bail...

Bail Bond Calculator

How much is it going to cost to post bail? The judge sets the bail amount and the defendant then must pay a percentage to the court for their release or use a Bail Bonding Company. SMD & HLS Bonding Co will get the defendant released with a bail bond and the promise the defendant will show up for their next court...