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What does set for bond forfeiture mean in court?
"Set for bond forfeiture" in court refers to a scheduled hearing where the court will determine whether a defendant's bail bond should be forfeited due to their failure to appear for a scheduled court date or failure to comply with other conditions of their release. If the court finds that the defendant did not meet the conditions, it can order the bond amount to be forfeited, meaning the money or property put up as collateral for the bail is lost. This process is part of ensuring accountability for defendants to appear in court as required.
What is the difference between a secured and unsecured bond when posting a bond to get out of jail?
A secured bond requires collateral to be pledged to cover the bond amount if the defendant fails to appear in court. An unsecured bond does not require collateral, but the defendant may owe the full amount if they do not appear in court as required.
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.
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 difference between bond and bail?
A bond is a financial guarantee provided by a third party to ensure that a defendant will appear in court. Bail is the amount of money set by the court that a defendant must pay to be released from custody before their trial.
Does a bail bondsman pay the entire bond amount?
The bail bondsmand does not pay the full amount unless the defendant fails to appear at trial or any hearings that require his appearance. A licensed bail bond company enters into an agreement with the defendant and the court. The defendant pays the bail bond company a fee, usually 10--15% of the bond amount set by the court. The bail bond company agrees to pay the court the amount of the bond if the defendant fails to appear for trial at any point that he is out on bail. The bail bond company does not actually provide the bond amount unless the defendant fails to appear.Sometimes the court will require that a defendant obtain a corporate surety bail bond even if he has the assets to put up for bail. This is usually done when the defendant has access to a considerable amount of assets, say proceeds from an illegal activity, and the court wants a third party to guarantee the defendant's appearance. Bail bond companies don't like to pay bonds when their clients "skip" trial, and will pursue the defendant relentlessly. For that reason, some judges will order a defendant held pending establishment of a corporate surety bond.Also, most bail bond companies don't actually have the funds on hand. They are financed by finance companies who specialize in providing such bonds. If the defendant fails to appear and is declared a fugitive, the financing company is the one who actually provides the funds. However, the bail bond company is still obligated to the financing company. If the amount of bond is high, most bail bondsmen will require the defendant, or someone willing to assist the defendant, to put up an asset as collateral. This quite often is real estate, in which case the defendant mortgages his property to the bail bondsman.In some jurisdiction, the court will allow the defendant to pay to the court the usual percentage in lieu of obtaining a bond. So, if the court sets the bond amount at, say, $10,000, the defendant can pay the court $1000 cash in lieu of obtaining the bond. In most cases, the defendant receives a refund of the cash amount once his case has been adjudicated. This usually only happens when the risk-of-flight of the defendant is considered minimal
What's the difference between bond and bail?
A bond is a financial guarantee provided by a third party to ensure that a defendant will appear in court, while bail is the amount of money or property that a defendant must pay to be released from custody before their trial.
What is the type of bail where the defendant deposits a percentage of the bail amount?
It is called a corporate surety bail bond. A licensed bail bond company enters into an agreement with the defendant and the court. The defendant pays the bail bond company a fee, usually 10--15% of the bond amount set by the court. The bail bond company agrees to pay the court the amount of the bond if the defendant fails to appear for trial at any point that he is out on bail. The bail bond company does not actually provide the bond amount unless the defendant fails to appear.Sometimes the court will require that a defendant obtain a corporate surety bail bond even if he has the assets to put up for bail. This is usually done when the defendant has access to a considerable amount of assets, say proceeds from an illegal activity, and the court wants a third party to guarantee the defendant's appearance. Bail bond companies don't like to pay bonds when their clients "skip" trial, and will pursue the defendant relentlessly. For that reason, some judges will order a defendant held pending establishment of a corporate surety bond.Also, most bail bond companies don't actually have the funds on hand. They are financed by finance companies who specialize in providing such bonds. If the defendant fails to appear and is declared a fugitive, the financing company is the one who actually provides the funds. However, the bail bond company is still obligated to the financing company. If the amount of bond is high, most bail bondsmen will require the defendant, or someone willing to assist the defendant, to put up an asset as collateral. This quite often is real estate, in which case the defendant mortgages his property to the bail bondsman.In some jurisdiction, the court will allow the defendant to pay to the court the usual percentage in lieu of obtaining a bond. So, if the court sets the bond amount at, say, $10,000, the defendant can pay the court $1000 cash in lieu of obtaining the bond. In most cases, the defendant receives a refund of the cash amount once his case has been adjudicated. This usually only happens when the risk-of-flight of the defendant is considered minimal.
What is property bond?
A property bond is a type of bail bond where the value of real estate is used as collateral to secure a defendant's release from custody. If the defendant fails to appear in court, the property may be forfeited to cover the bond amount.
What does 25000 cash bond mean?
A $25,000 cash bond refers to a financial guarantee that a defendant must pay in full to secure their release from custody while awaiting trial. This amount is held as collateral to ensure that the defendant appears for all required court proceedings. If the defendant fails to appear, the bond may be forfeited, and the court can issue a warrant for their arrest. If the defendant complies with all court requirements, the bond is typically refunded at the conclusion of the case.
On an arrest form under Bond what does SUR mean?
In the context of an arrest form, "SUR" likely refers to "Surety" bond. A surety bond is a type of bond issued by a third-party guarantor (a surety company) that helps ensure the defendant's appearance in court. If the defendant fails to appear, the surety company is responsible for paying the full bond amount to the court.
What's the difference between bail and bond when it comes to securing release from custody?
Bail is the amount of money set by the court to secure a defendant's release from custody, while a bond is a financial guarantee provided by a bail bondsman to secure the defendant's release. Bail is paid directly to the court and is refunded if the defendant appears for all court dates, while a bond requires a fee paid to the bail bondsman, who then assumes responsibility for the full bail amount if the defendant fails to appear in court.
