How old is the accused? Anyone younger than 18 years old will be tried as a minor unless otherwise specified (in extreme cases, an individual may be tried as an adult if the crime was extremely severe). This usually means a smaller bond compared to the bond that may be given to an adult facing the same charges. 

How much was stolen? The degree of larceny and theft depends on the amount stolen. For example, first degree larceny means that the defendant is being accused of stealing property with a value over $10,000. Sixth degree larceny means that the defendant is being accused of stealing property with a value of $250 or less. Theft crimes are broken down similarly. 

Is this a first offense? If the accused has committed crimes before, they will be given a larger bond. In addition, if the accused has been involved in a similar incident, the bond will also be higher. 

Was there violence involved? Any charge that also involves violence will have a higher bond compared to one that did not involve violence or any harm to others.

Filling out forms. The majority of your involvement will be you filling out forms. This includes a defendant authorization form, a payment agreement contract, a contract that authorizes credit card payments, and possibly a cosigner contract. All these forms basically do is say that you are allowing the bail bondsman to take over the process, and that you are responsible for the payment. 

The suspect will be released. Once all the proper forms are signed, the jail will get the all-clear to release your loved one.