just wondering
2007-11-03 15:33:40 · 13 answers · asked by draewilly 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Wow again.....where are some of these folks getting their information? The sanswer is pretty simple dependingon your situation.
First, if you use a bail bondsman, the money you pay to him is called the "premium" (% is different in allot of places)and is his fee for posting the bond for he defendatn's full bail amount. You do not get that back. If you pay the premium and then post an additional amount to secure the full face value of the bond, it is called collateral. Once the case is closed either by conviction, dimissal or court order, you only get the collateral back.
Now,lets suppse you go the jail and post the full face value of the bail in cash. Again, upon closure by conviction, dismissal or court order you will recieve that money back. The curt does have the right to retain portion of that collateral to secure andy fines, fees or administrative costs incured.
Now, as far as that whole "If he doesn't show for court the bondsmn loses not you" stuff.....LOAD OF CRAP. If you post bail and the defendant doe snot show for court, the court will allow a certan period of time to locate the defendant and eithe get him back on court calendar or surrender him into custody. If that does not happen within the prescribed period of time, you as the indemnitor on the bond ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FULL FACE VALUE OF THE BAIL! All bail contracts allow many creatve ways for bondsman to recover that cost a well such as wage garnishment, property siezure, etc. How it all plays out just depeds on your specific circumstances.
2007-11-03 21:04:48 · answer #1 · answered by Joe M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bail return laws vary from state to state however typically bail money is returned upon resolution of a case either by jury trial or by a judge at a bench trial.
A defendant showing up for trial would not necessarily mean you have his bail returned to you. In most states bail is returned after the accusation or allegation is resolved by the court or dropped by the States Attorney,
2007-11-03 15:41:55 · answer #2 · answered by Julian 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think they hold 20 dollars or more out but can't remember why. In regards to if that amount rises the higher the bail, I don't know. It would seem like the Clerk Of Courts could tell you. I bailed a friend out out after a good drunk once that's it for me. The Clerk Of Courts is open 24 -7 so you can call any time and ask.
2007-11-03 15:39:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your buddy is incorrect. Bail isn't to get out of a penal complex sentence. Bail only helps someone to be released from reformatory whilst looking forward to trial. as quickly as the trial is over and the defendant is convicted the time would be served. some crimes will warrant a miles better bond. Bail could be refused via the choose if he/she feels the defendant is a flight danger. wish this facilitates answer your question.
2016-10-14 22:56:02 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you put up the whole amount of the bail opposed to the customary 10%, you will get it all back. If you only put up that portion of the bail, which is usually 10%, you will lose that when the trial is over. However, if the individual skips out on the bail, the bail company loses, not you, unless you've put up the whole bail.
2007-11-03 15:39:11 · answer #5 · answered by Isaac O 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you go through a bondsman and pay him the 10% plus administration fees, you do not get any of that back. If you post the entire bond amount with the authorities and your friend shows up for court, you will get that back, less fines and court costs in most instances.
2007-11-03 15:40:29 · answer #6 · answered by Cecil n 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Texas, if you put up the cash bond you can get it back, minus 5% after the resolution of the case.
That is, if the court finalizes the case, pays all fines and court costs, you can request and receive your money back.
2007-11-03 16:02:38 · answer #7 · answered by lestermount 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you pay the bond all in cash then you will get it back when the case is all over after they take out there money for court costs and the fines then you will get a check in the mail after it is all over.......if the person has more unpaid fines they will keep all the money for the unpaid fines
2007-11-03 15:41:57 · answer #8 · answered by papa c 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
noooo way u dont get ur money back in cali that is lol its a done deal unless ur friend pays u back lol
2007-11-03 21:45:03 · answer #9 · answered by TotallyAwesomeChic 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you will unless you use a bondsman and he keeps the 10% you put down up front.
2007-11-03 15:39:29 · answer #10 · answered by wanna know 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋