[zeestephen]

Is the whole $15,000 a non-refundable cash payment to the bond agency?

[Kickass Conservative]

That is their fee, 10% of the Bail amount. They cover the $150,000 which is refundable to them once Bail is either ended or revoked by the Court.

The Zimmerman's still have to put up $150,000 in Collateral (house equity, cars, retirement funds, accounts, etc.) so the Bail Bondsman will have recourse to cover the loss if Zimmerman doesn't show up for trial.

[goseminoles]

Yes.

[pleasedontzotme]

Right, the bond agency gets it, and exchange for that takes on the liability of you not showing up.