At Bob Barry Bail Bonds, we want our clients to be as informed as possible. The bail bond process is complex and often misunderstood. There are also many different kinds of bonds. One common type of bail bond is called a surety bond. A surety bond essentially protects one party, the obliged in case a service provided or obligation committed to by another party, the principal, or an agreement made with them, is not honored. It covers the obliged if the principal fails to comply to terms, doesn’t render promised services, or breaks the agreement in any way. The surety is the agent, company or party that provides the surety bond. The surety itself can be put up by a surety bond agent or surety bail bond company, but is paid for by the principal party. Surety bonds can be applied to defendants, as well. As a bail bond company, we will act as the surety, pay the bail so the defendant is released, and provide insurance to the court that the defendant either shows up to their court date or will provide compensation.