No matter what the result of a case is the defendant is on bond
until the Bail Bond Company receives an "Exoneration of Bond". The
form may vary in different jurisdiction but basically this an
official release from the court for the bond. It is granted when a
case is completed and completely adjudicated. If the case is
dismissed an exoneration can be obtained. Some states allowed the
court's order of dismissal to serve in stead of an exoneration of
bond.