When someone is arrested and taken into custody, getting out is usually their first priority. One of the fastest ways to do that is with a bail bond. A bail bond, or surety bond, is an inexpensive alternative to paying the full amount of bail in order to obtain one's release from jail. Arrestees frequently rely on family and friends to bail them out via bail bond, but the arrestee can do it themselves if they meet certain requirements (such as not being deemed a danger to the community if rel...