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Can the bail bondsman sue the bonding person for the total of the bail bond?
I believe that the terminology used in the question is mixed up. The bailbondsman IS the bonding person. If the defendant he has posted bail for absconds on him, the bond he posted is forfeited to the court, and he certainly CAN sue both the defendant AND anyone else who signed the bail contract, for the recovery of his lost bond.Another alternative is for him to send a "bail-agent" (bounty hunter) after the defendant. If he returns the absconding defendant to the court, that is the only way he can recover his money from the court, but he still may sue to recover his costs of hiring the bail agent out to recover the absconder..
What are the two primary purpose of bail?
The main purpose of bail is to ensure the presence of the defendant in future court proceedings. Also, there is a risk that defendants may pose danger to the community if they are not detained prior to trial.
What happens to the bond depositor if the defendant fails to appear to their court date?
Because the bond (or bail) was accepted as surety that the defendant WOULD appear in court - if the defendant fails to appear, the bond (or bail) is forfeited and seized by the court.
What is the purpose of bail?
To ensure the Defendant's appearance in court, period!
Can a defendant be held without bail after arraignment?
Yes a defendant can be held without bail at any time if the court deems the defendant to be a substantial flight risk or a danger to the community.
What is exonorated bail?
Exonerated bail means that the case has been disposed of and the court will no longer require the surety on the bail bond to produce the defendant for court proceedings.
How does bail protect a defendant?
Bail just keeps the defendent out of prison until it is the day of their court trial.
When is bail is exonerated?
Bail can be exonerated by the judge at the very beginning of court proceedings or until the defendant is sentenced. It's at the discretion of the court. Usually bail is exonerated when the defendant is close to a settlement with the prosecutors. Or, when he is no longer a flight risk. As it is to the courts benefit to have Joe Bondsman look for the defendant in case he misses court instead of exonerating the bond and now the police have the sole responsibility to locate the defendant.
The judge signed a no bail warrant what does this mean?
When the person named in the warrant is arrested, he will be held without bail.
What does it mean to have a bail exonerated?
Bail is exonerated when the case is over and the surety (the bail bondsman) is no longer required to guarantee the defendant's appearance in court.
Is the denial of bail the same as imposing excessive bail?
Being held without bail can be ordered by the court and not be considered excessive.The reasons are three fold:First, the defendant has demonstrated a history of failing to appear in court as ordered.Second, the court may deem the defendant a risk to public safety.Third, certain charges (depending on the jurisdiction) such as murder have no bail.
Is there an states with an absolute right for a defendant to have bail?
Depends on the crime charged. For offenses not punishable by imprisonment the defendant is often released on their own recognizance. Generally if it's something more serious than a fine, if there's a belief the defendant will not show up they might not be able to get bail. Say a guy's been arrested for, oh, something not too serious, like public urination, (which has say, a few days in jail) but has been arrested and was let out on bail and didn't show up, then got a bench warrant, if they were later arrested for the same thing or something else having possible jail time, the court might decide the defendant wouldn't show up again and wouldn't issue bail. Most certainly they would not have a right to bail if they didn't show up a second or third time, the court would consider its patience tried and would order the defendant remanded until trial.
