A friend was able to bail out of jail through a bail bonds company without paying money up front. Typically, a bail bondsman requires a co-signer with assets like a vehicle title or home deed to secure a bond in case the defendant violates the bail agreement set by the court. If a trusted co-signer is willing to put up collateral, the bondsman may accept them to ensure the defendant appears for their court dates and complies with the bond terms, otherwise the co-signer could lose what they pledged.