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If you're charged with a crime, you may be required to post bail to get out of jail before your court date. Three common types of bail bonds include cash, surety bonds and property bonds. Bail bonds ...

You can post a bond with a credit card if your jail or bail bondsman allows it. Paying bail with a credit card can be done online, over the phone or onsite at the jail. If you do use your credit card ...

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