2007-07-15 19:20:13 · 3 answers · asked by kimpossible 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
To be released on cash bail, an individual must post with the court the total amount of the bail, in cash, to secure his or her return to court on an appointed date, and thereafter until the case is concluded. Full cash bonds provide a powerful incentive for defendants to appear at trial. If the defendant shows up for his/her scheduled court appearances, the cash is returned to him/her. If he/she fails to appear, the cash bond is forfeited to the court.
A bond is "exonerated" when the defendant appears in court as scheduled. This means that neither the people who supplied collateral or the Bail Bonds Company has any further financial obligation to the court in reference to the defendant's case.
2007-07-15 19:30:55 · answer #1 · answered by fatcat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bail is set as a monetary incentive to ensure that you show up for the later proceedings. If you don't show up, you forfeit the bail. For traffic court, the bail is usually the same as what the fine would be.
Bail exonerated means the amount you paid in bail is returned to you. That happens if you show up (or if the charges are dismissed), and it happens regardless of the outcome as long as you don't owe the court any money.
2007-07-15 19:44:41 · answer #2 · answered by coragryph 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What Does Exonerated Mean
2016-10-21 10:39:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋