Jussie Smollett

[*michaelsean*]

(03-26-2019, 03:35 PM)fredtoast Wrote: Smollet paid a bondsman $10K to get out on a $100K bond.  When you do that you don't get that money back.

**EDIT**  After reading more I don't know if he paid a bondsman.  The laws may be different in Illinois.  But when you are released after just paying 10% of your bond you usually don't get that back.

I know bail bondsmen keep the money, but I know I've heard of the court allowing you to pay 10% obviously with the 90% due if you skip.   I'd assume you get that back.