Bail Bondsman

[Ashley123]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Georgia. I signed with a bondsman to get somebody out of jail and now they tell me that they aren't going to court, is there anything I can do before the court date?

 

[Silverplum]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Georgia. I signed with a bondsman to get somebody out of jail and now they tell me that they aren't going to court, is there anything I can do before the court date?

Could you clarify the bolded, please? The accused is not going to court...because s/he doesn't want to? Because the case was dropped?

??

 

[Ashley123]

Bail bondsman

They are not going to court because they don't want to.

 

[Ohiogal]

They are not going to court because they don't want to.

They will have a capias issued for their arrest and you will lose your money. Hopefully you had that amount to lose.

 

[adjusterjack]

They are not going to court because they don't want to.

But the court date hasn't arrived yet?

Then there is nothing to do until the court date. If the accused fails to appear (jumps bail) then bail will be forfeited and there will be a warrant out for his arrest.

Depending on the terms of your contract with the bondsman you might be responsible for reimbursing the bondsman the entire amount or just lose the amount you paid.

 

[FlyingRon]

If it's traditional bailsbondman fee that was paid, he already lost the fee. If he pedged collateral, that is very much at risk.

If you have an inkling that the defendant is going to violate the bail conditions, you should contact the bailbondsman and let him know so as to mitigate your risk.

 

[Ashley123]

Bail bondsman

Thank you so much for your advice. I contacted them!