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How To Start Your Own Bail Bond Business

How To Start Your Own Bail Bond Business

Apr 13, 2021
by
Jared Scott

This comprehensive guide will teach you how to open a bail bond company and includes information on market research, costs, exams, licenses and much more.

How To Be A Bail Bondsman

How To Be A Bail Bondsman

May 20, 2021
by
Shopify API

Are you considering a career as a bondsman but don't know where to start? This guide will help you through the process of becoming a bondsman in 4 steps.

It's not just simply bail when setting up a Bail Business

It's not just simply bail when setting up a Bail Business

Nov 03, 2021
by
Shopify API

This guide will teach you how to open a bail bond company and includes information on market research, costs, exams, licenses and much more than simply bail processing.

Free Court Reminder Text System

Free Court Reminder Text System

Mar 14, 2023
by
Shopify API

Captira's court reminder software offers a modern and efficient way to remind individuals of their court appointments. Instead of relying on traditional court reminder letters, Captira's software sends court reminder texts directly to an individual's mobile phone.

Background Checks Before Issuing Bail

Background Checks Before Issuing Bail

Oct 13, 2023
by
Shopify API

how bail bonds work

How Do Bail Bonds Work?

Mar 07, 2024
by
Jared Scott

Explore the essentials of bail bonds, including their role, the process involving a bail bondsman, and outcomes of court non-appearances.

How do bail bonds make money

How Do Bail Bonds Make Money?

Mar 07, 2024
by
Jared Scott

Explore how bail bonds businesses earn through services ensuring defendants appear in court, focusing on bail premiums, collateral, and economic dynamics.

Customers able to track defendants using Defendant Watch software

Adopting Innovation: How Bail Agencies Can Embrace Digital Processes

Dec 13, 2024
by
PageFly

Discover how bail agencies can enhance efficiency and client satisfaction by adopting digital tools like online bonding and eSign. Streamline operations, expand reach, and stay competitive with innovative solutions that balance tradition and technology.

6 Things You Need to Know About AI in Bail Businesses

6 Things You Need to Know About AI in Bail Businesses

Mar 28, 2025
by
PageFly

6 Things You Need to Know About AI in Bail Businesses

Captira Bail Software and Sureties

Does Captira Work With My Surety

Aug 21, 2025
by
PageFly

Captira is bail software that works with any surety, including FCS. Built for agents and sureties alike, it ensures compliance, reporting, and flexibility.

SB 9 Bail Reform in Texas: What It Means for Bail Agencies

SB 9 Bail Reform in Texas: What It Means for Bail Agencies

Sep 08, 2025
by
PageFly

Texas has passed SB 9, the most significant bail reform in years. Effective September 1, 2025, it restricts personal recognizance bonds for violent and repeat offenders, requires use of the Public Safety Report System in felony cases, and places new oversight on charitable bail organizations. This article breaks down what the law means for bail agencies, how daily operations will change, and why strong recordkeeping and software tools are now essential for compliance.

Expert Tips for Complying with Bail Agency Regulations

Expert Tips for Complying with Bail Agency Regulations

Nov 12, 2025
by
PageFly

Bail agency compliance: licensing, trust accounts, reporting rules by state. See requirements & how Captira automates audits, monitoring & records.