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A bail is forfeited when a defendant fails to appear, without sufficient excuse, for arraignment, trial, judgment, or any occasion prior to the pronouncement of judgment if the defendant's presence in court is legally required, or if the defendant fails to surrender in execution of the judgment after appeal.
A payment required for not fulfilling a contract. the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc. synonyms: forfeit, sacrifice.
If a defendant's bond is forfeited, it means that they have failed to comply with the conditions of their release.
Bond forfeiture means that the person loses the guarantee made by the bail bond company on their behalf. There are some circumstances in which the judge might excuse the accused for missing court and bail or bond can be reinstated.
Forfeit or forfeiture means losing a right, privilege, or property without compensation as a consequence of violating the law, breaching a legal obligation , failing to perform a contractual obligation or condition , or neglecting a legal duty .
Bond forfeiture means that the person loses the guarantee made by the bail bond company on their behalf. There are some circumstances in which the judge might excuse the accused for missing court and bail or bond can be reinstated.
If a defendant's bond is forfeited, it means that they have failed to comply with the conditions of their release.
Leaving California on Bail with a Bond If a local bail bondsman fears that you have gone AWOL, they will feel the need to inform the courts that they wish to surrender the bond. In this instance, a warrant for re-arrest will be issued, even if your travel plans were for legitimate reasons.