What Are You Responsible for in the Bail Bond Process
You may have experienced this or know someone who has. The phone rings at 3 in the morning. The caller is informing you your son was in a car accident. He tells you that he took a breathalyzer and was declared drunk. He was at fault and there are injuries. This is the second time this has happened. This is his second offence and bail has been set at $10,000. You call a bail bond agent to secure his release. You son is free for the time being but what are your responsibilities moving forward. After all, the ordeal isn’t over. In fact, it’s just begun. What are your obligations and responsibilities as someone who signs a bail contract? First and foremost, you are responsible for making sure the defendant makes it to all court proceedings. You, along with the bail agency, are guaranteeing that the defendant makes all of his or her scheduled appearances. If the defendant misses a court date, you may be responsible for any additional fees and or costs. Sometimes it is excusab