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An indemnitor has no standing as fare as the bond is concerned. His main responsibility is to guarantee that the defendant will appear in court and if that individual does not appear the indemnitor will then become the primary guarantor for the face value of the bond. If the indemnitor wants to withdraw from such responsibility he could contact the bail agency and request to be removed as guarantor on the bond. The bail agency at that point can choose to revoke the bond since the indemnitor is no longer willing take responsibility. The indemnitor will have to pay the cost involved with surrendering the defendant. What you need to remember is that the indemnitor is like the collateral on the bond if such collateral doesn't exists then the bond agency has no choice but to revoke the bond.
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Can a bondsman revoke a bond for no reason?
A bail bondsman can ask the court to revoke a bond, but the judge alone has the final say whether a bail bond may be revoked.
How can an indemnitor withdraw a bail bond?
If you are an indemnitor and want to withdraw from a bail bond I would read your indemnitor agreement contract very carefully so you understand your agreement.In almost all cases you will be required to, in writing, request to be removed as indemnitor of a bail bond and send this certified to your bail bond agent. Be forewarned though, in many agreements you will be required to compensate the bail agent and his team for their time in apprehending the defendant.In a lot of cases you must put down an expected deposit before they even begin and they will itemize all expenses to be paid by you once the defendant is returned to the custody of the courts.Many agreements which I have seen charge $150 per person plus expenses (mileage, hotel, food). A 3 man team (minimum) will rack up at $450 an hour. Your cooperation in locating the defendant for the bail agent will go a long way but still expect to be asked for a deposit and the remainder of the money before they return the defendant to the courts.
Can a bail bondsman revoke your bond after you have been sentenced?
Yes. He put his moneyup for you, didn't he? In simple terms you 'rented' his money for your cash bond, for which he is entitled to payment for the length of time he had it 'at risk.'
How do you reinstate a bail?
This depends on how the bail was handled. If a Bondsperson decided to revoke (surrender) your bail, you can bail out via another Bondsperson. If a Judge denied bail only he or another Judge can reinstate it. You need to file a motion for change of bond conditions or motion for bond reduction.
Is the person who hires a bail bondsman responsible for the whole bail amount if the defendant fails their obligation?
When a Bail Bond Company writes a bond, they are responsible for the bond amount if the defendant fails to appear. The indemnitor (person who gives collateral for the bond) is responsible to the extent that they will lose whatever they gave the bondsman for collateral if the bond is forfeited. That is why bond agencies try to find the defendant and bring him to jail before the bond forfeiture hearing, so they do not have to pay the courts the amount of the bond. Bond companies pay the courts in CASH regardless of what type of collateral was used for the bond.
Who can revoke bail?
A bail bondsman picks up the prisoner and drives him to the bail bond office. When is revoked and the defendent is sent back to jail, the bond fee has to be paid due to the defendants violations of the stipulations in the contract of the bond or due to engaging in illegal activities while out on bond.
How long can a judge revoke bail for?
The length of time for which a judge can revoke bail varies depending on the jurisdiction and the specific circumstances of the case. In some cases, a judge may immediately revoke bail upon a violation, while in others, a hearing may be required. Ultimately, it is at the judge's discretion to determine the appropriate length of time for revoking bail.
Can a family member revoke my bail if she recently posted bail for me to get out of jail and is now upset with me for other reasons?
Yes, only if she was the cosigner. And if she was, then she can revoke the bond. The person who posts the bail is usually the co-signer on the bond. That person, in this case your family member. He/she can at any time change their mind and pull out of the bond. She can request to have you placed back into custody if she feels or claims that you will not show up at your next court date. Also, since your family member put up collateral on your behalf to get you out of jail, she probably doesn't want to risk her property for someone she is upset with. Best of luck to you! Hopefully you guys can work things out.
Money to guarantee appearance in court?
Bail bond Surety bond. Bail
Who pays a bail bondsman?
Most of the time the indemnitor pays the bail bondsman. Here's how it works. Someone is arrested. Say for domestic violence. This is a very popular charge in California and the bail is usually $20,000 or $50,000. $20,000 if its a normal verbal fight with maybe a push or just verbal threats. $50,000 if there are marks such as bruises or scrapes. The cost of the bail bond goes up when there is more damage or multiple offenses over time. So we'll deal with the $20,000 domestic violence charge. The bail bonds is now $20,000, the defendant is in jail awaiting their court date. The defendant now has two choices. 1. Wait in jail until their court date. 2. Bail themself out. Normally the defendant bail's them self out by calling a friend or family member and the friend or family member calls a bail bonds company. This is where you find out who is paying the bail bondsman. When the friend or family member receives a call from the defendant, they call a bail bondsman and tell them what happened. The bail bondsman looks up the charges and the cost of the bail bonds in the computer. For this example its $20,000. A bail bondsman is regulated by the California Department of Insurance and is told to take 10% of the overall bail bond cost for their premium. This would then be $2000. At this point the friend pays the bail bondsman and signs for their responsibility also. Meaning, the signor or indemnitor is stating that they will be responsible for the defendant to go to all of their court dates until the case is over. After the defendant get's bailed out, the defendant usually pays back the indemnitor for helping them out. Only in rare scenarios does the defendant actually bail themself out and pay for their own bail bonds. For more information: visit http://www.shbailbonds.com
What if you only posted 10 percent of a bail and the person jumps bail what are the consequences for you?
If you posted only 10 percent of the bail amount and the person jumps bail, you may still be responsible for the remaining 90 percent of the bail. The court could revoke the bail bond and issue a warrant for the arrest of the person who jumped bail. As the co-signer of the bond, you may also be pursued by the bail bond company for repayment of the remaining bail amount. Ultimately, you could face financial consequences and potentially legal action.
What does revoke bail bonds?
This generally means a person has violated the conditions of their bail/bond and the court rovokes the bail and the person is subject to immediate arrest. Also, the bail bond company can revoke the bond, not just the court. You have the right to be released on reasonable bail which is not meant to punish, but instead is meant to ensure your appearance in court. A bench warrant may be issued for your arrest for willful failure to appear. Bail may not be excessive. If a person was out of custody on bail and the bail was revoked that means that the criminal defendant violated conditions of the bail. A defendant is entitled to a bail hearing. At a bail hearing, like all other adversarial judicial proceedings, evidence and argument from the prosecution and defense can be presented to the court either for or against the revocation of bail. For more info on Bail Hearings: www.occriminallaw.com If your bail is being revoked it is important that you consult with a licensed attorney to determine your legal options. In short if bail is revoked it means that the criminal defendant is sitting in jail pending the conclusion of the criminal case and would need to be acquited of the criminal charges in order to be released from custody. There may be a way to fix the revocation of bail and it is for this reason it is important to consult with an attorney.
