Every single weapon in our arsenal will be fired.” WHAT IS THE CURRENT LAW? Breaking news & more Sign up for one of our many newsletters to be the first to know when big news breaks SIGN UP When someone is arrested, that person typically has a constitutional right to post bail to get out of custody before standing trial. A bail bondsman often assists with that process, requiring a much smaller financial commitment from the arrested individual. But that ultimately comes with a fee of up to 10 percent for the bondsman.