When a defendant cannot provide the full cash bail amount, Hawkeye Bail Bonds can provide a surety bond for the full amount, typically for a fee of 10% of the bond's value. Hawkeye gives the court its promise of full repayment if the defendant fails to appear.

The indemnitor guarantees the defendant's appearance and is responsible for repaying Hawkeye any losses caused by the defendant's failure to appear. If the court declares that the bond is forfeited due to nonappearance, Hawkeye immediately pays the state the full bond value. Hawkeye retains the bond fee whether the defendant is found to be guilty or innocent.

Private bail bonding has long served both the public and the court system. Its right to serve the public is expressed in the Eighth Amendment to the Constitution forbidding excessive bail.
The indemnitor, or guarantor, system used by Hawkeye has proved itself a highly effective tool. With a court appearance rate approaching 100% -considerably higher than "own recognizance" or other release programs -courts are more certain that defendants will appear. Additionally, no tax money is risked by utilizing the private sector.

Private bonding saves taxpayer money by eliminating many of the hidden costs of court-ordered releases, such as the administration and oversight of pre-trial release programs, the acquisition of warrants and the dispatching of deputies to locate and arrest defendants who refuse to appear. When a rare non-appearance does occur, denying the state the ability to prosecute, the state receives 100% of the bail money.

Hawkeye Bail Bonds is setting a new standard for the bonding industry by consistently raising its level of service and performance. The company's professionalism and convenience ensure that conducting business with Hawkeye is beneficial for defendants, attorneys and the courts.

For a defendant, the benefits are clear. By providing only a percentage of the total bail amount required , an immediate release is secured, allowing the accused to (a) return home and to a job; (b) retain more money for defense expenses; (c) enjoy greater freedom so that life can be lived more normally; and (d) make use of Hawkeye representatives who help clients communicate with their attorneys and stay on top of upcoming court dates. In some cases Hawkeye agents even provide rides to clients at no additional cost.

For the court, Hawkeye offers (a) accountability; (b) a higher likelihood of a defendant's appearance; (c) no exposure of public funds; (d) reduced administrative and personnel costs; and (e) immediate financial payment when the state is denied prosecution.
Hawkeye Bail Bonds maintains a great relationship with every court system with which it associates. Forfeitures are always paid promptly and strong cooperation exists between Hawkeye employees, law enforcement and court personnel. Hawkeye takes pride in being one of the most responsible bail bond companies in the nation.

Hawkeye Bail Bonds provides training and certification for its staff, comprised of over 40 professionals who are committed to the company and the bail bond industry. Hawkeye offices are staffed by experienced bail agents, all of whom possess state insurance licenses and must attend continuing education courses. Each office is ready, around-the-clock, to help re lease a defendant from jailor court custody through the use of a surety bond.

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