What Happens to Bail Payments When Rearrested?

Today’s question comes from Kelly V.

Question: If a defendant is rearrested and is making his court appearances,  is he still responsible for his bail payments or am i as the indemnitor?

Answer:  First off, if a person who is out on bail is rearrested, the monies are still owed to the bondsman who bailed him out the first time regardless of: the recent arrest, if he/she is making his court appearances, or the outcome of the case.  This is an earned fee by the bondsman as soon as the person is released from jail.

Second, the person who signed the bail bond contract (also known as the indemnitor) not only takes responsibility for the defendant to appear to all scheduled court dates, but for the financial aspect of the bond as well. Often bail bonds payment arrangements are made for those who are unable to pay the full amount up front, however, the indemnitor is taking responsibility for these arrangements as stipulated in the contract until satisfied.  

Thanks for your question Kelly.

 

 

 

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