A statue was enacted in 1963 to eliminate the commercial bail bond industry. See Schilb v. Kuebel, 264 N.E.2nd 377, 380 (Ill. 1970), aff’d 404 U.S. 357 (1971); Ill. Stat. Ch. 725 §§ 5/110-7, 5/110-8. “No bail bondsman from any state may seize or transport unwillingly any person found in this State who is allegedly in violation of a bail bond posted in some other state.” Ill. Stat. Ch. 725 § 5/103-9.

This state allows for the posting of 10% of the amount of the bond, in cash, directly with the court.

Department of Insurance

No Bail State