Bail bonds fees varies depending on the circumstances, but typically bondsman charge 10% to 15% of the total amount of the bond, plus actual, necessary and reasonable expenses. These bail fees are set and regulated by the State. For a $50,000 bail bond, families typically put up 10 percent in cash, or $5,000. Discount bail bondsmen may charge one, three, five or seven percent bail bonds based on the case, a qualified co-signer and collateral. Bail bonds without collateral are also offered. Bail bond fees are non-refundable.