In most cases, the courts in Kentucky do not specify who can bond someone out and, in many cases, the full bond amount is not required. For instance, a $5,000 bond could be set as full cash, 10%, surety or property. Full cash is just that, $5,000 has to be posted by someone. A property bond is double the amount so $10,000 inequity must exist if a property bond is posted and it takes precedence over many other liens. A 10% bond would require $500 to be posted and a surety bond is a signature release, sometimes by a friend or family member or by the defendant himself and sometimes the court will restrict who can be the surety.
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Ok, I’m getting confused, BUT, the only real concern I have is that, if the worst happens, my USCCA benefits will apply to any bail set.
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Oh, and the lawyer CANNOT post a client’s bond because it creates a conflict of interests.
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Well, seems like Louisiana law, as usual, is about as clear as mud. 
Thanks for the learned replies!
I have asked 2 LA attorneys a question and gotten 2 different answers. Of course, I was not paying either of them, so they did not give me a researched answer, just off the top of their heads.
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Fred,
I wouldn’t matter if you did pay them. One of the main reasons I went forth with my call on the law is in regard to the way I’ve been treated by some of these Louisiana lawyers. They felt high-minded to not give me the proper time.
I’m always the nice guy likewise, I treat everybody with the same respect. but after paying and getting treated like I was not their priority (Keep in mind, I did not bother them, I simply had to remind them to even do their job after long periods of time)
However, one lawyer and it was actually one USCCA sent me through even though I was not a member at the time in the matter of one of my encounters. I did not need to pay this lawyer because I was not charged, but he WAS THE BEST lawyer. He is just like @MikeBKY in the perspective of courtesy and giving everybody the same respect. Now, Mr. Rogers is a good friend of mine and through research, he actually is the top third criminal defense attorney in northwest Louisiana and now I see why and it has to do with treating clients/potential clients well. Not to mention doing the best job possible (Sometimes you just Won’t quote on quote win, but do the best)
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