Bail Bondsmen  in the State of Connecticut must be licensed in order to conduct bonding business. Standard rates for bail or Bail Premiums  are set and regulated by the Connecticut Insurance Department (CID). All bail bonding agencies doing business in CT must  comply with CID regulations.  Prior to the execution of a bail bond, all bondsmen must get written authorization from a third party or if possible the defendant himself. This authorization is usually accomplished via a signature agreement which allows a bail bondsman to initiate  bail proceedings. If the bail bond Premium cannot be paid in full at the time of execution, a bondsmen can arrange a payment plan agreement. However, such unpaid balance must be paid no later than 15 months from the time of bail. Learn  about Co-signers and why they are needed. Get informed about the Bail Bond 35% down requirement.