Depending on the bail bonds contract you signed and the degree of risk the bondsman is accepting by posting your bail, the price of a $20,000 bond will frequently change. You can be required to finance your bail or pay extra upfront if you have a history of skipping court dates or lousy credit. If a person is at a higher risk, there will frequently be a fee for a 20k bond that ranges from 10% to 15%.

The lowest rate is frequently 10%, and states like California may limit the value while states like Arizona may make it mandatory.

Your payment will vary according to your level of risk and the state you reside in. You may be required to pay a local bail bonds company 15% as a standard rate in states like Delaware, where there is no set maximum. If a bail bonds company charges a 10% fee, a $2,000 fee for a $20,000 bail might be incurred.