Bail Bonds - Bail Bonding Agent-When a person is arrested,he is granted a bail hearing,during which the judge sets the amount and conditions of the bail.Sometimes a judge will only release a defendant on a surety(or bail)bond or sets the amount higher than the defendant or his family is able to pay.In this case,the defendant and his family will often need to select a bail bond agent to help post bail.Also known as a Bail Bondsman,a bail agent's job is to pay or pledge the amount of the bail after entering into a contract with the defendant and his family.Whereas,he is released from jail,on bond.