How does bounty hunting and bail bonds work?

Is Dog the Bounty Hunter rich? How does the bail and subsequent bounty hunt work? Who pays who? Who owes who? They always seem so mad, almost like the fugitive stole from them. Please explain the process from original arrest through to fugitive capture and return, including payment times along the way.How does bounty hunting and bail bonds work?
If someone posts bail for you %26amp; you don't show up in court, the bail money is forfeited. The person who posted the bail hires a ';bounty'; hunter to chase you down. You will then be returned for arrest and confined until a court appearance is scheduled. The bond poster pays the hunter, %26amp; eventually receives his money back..being out only the amount he paid the ';hunter';