Controversy Over Randy Quaid Bond Money

The Santa Barbara bail bonds company that posted the bond for Randy Quaid and his wife, Evi, is facing the loss of that $1 million. Within a few days, if the couple does not appear for court, the money may be forfeited.

The company was originally supposed to have the couple back in court by November 10 or face the loss of the money. On Monday, the company filed a motion to get that money back. The hearing is scheduled for November 21.

Randy and Evi Quaid have been living in Canada, and if they do not return, Santa Barbara Bail Bonds could suffer a huge financial blow. The upcoming hearing, though, could fall in the company’s favor.

“There are very specific procedures that have to be followed before a bond can be forfeited and if these procedures weren’t followed exactly, the bond company may be entitled to the return of their bond,” said Senior Deputy District Attorney Lee Carter.

The couple’s retrieval will be the responsibility of the District Attorney’s office, if the bond company does receive its money back.

If that money is not returned, it will go to Santa Barbara County. It would be an additional source of funding that would be used to aid in the budget gap.

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