Bond Duration Explained Bail bonds in California are valid for the life of the cases unless you miss court or get rearrested. Then, depending on the circumstances, you may need to post another bond.
Authorizing Act: Section 1802.5 of the California Insurance Code reads, in part: A bail permittee is a person permitted to solicit, negotiate, issue and deliver bail bonds. Qualifications: Minimum Age: 18 years.
Common Bond Conditions: The Essentials to Know Mandatory Court Appearances. One of the primary conditions of being out on bond is attending all scheduled court appearances. Travel Restrictions. Maintaining a Law-Abiding Lifestyle. No Contact with Certain Individuals. Compliance with Substance Abuse Testing.
The length of time someone can remain out on bond varies widely and depends on court schedules, case specifics, and compliance with bond conditions, lasting from weeks to over a year in some cases. Courts may revoke bonds if conditions are violated, resulting in immediate re-incarceration.
A bail bond is a surety bond, which is posted by a bail bond company to the court as a guarantee for an arrestee's appearance at all court dates. The court will release an arrestee from detention upon posting of the bail bond.
You can withdrawl your agreement by calling the bondsman and telling them that you no longer want to be on the bond as you feel the ``criminal'' will not show up to court. You can sign off of the bail but they may arrest your friend.
You'll need to check in with your bail bond agency to check that you meet certain criteria to revoke your signature. After you have done that, your agency will advise you on the required paperwork through their contract management software and what evidence you need to give in order to be released from your agreement.
Voluntary Bond Revocation – Sometimes, the person who posted the bail (often a family member or friend) may choose to revoke the bond voluntarily. This usually happens if the defendant is not adhering to the conditions of their release or if the person posting bail feels that the defendant is a flight risk.
Along with bail revocation, other penalties under the federal act for violating release conditions or failing to appear include bond forfeiture, fines, and additional prison time, which is tacked on to the end of any other prison time received by the defendant. (18 U.S.C. §§ 3141-3156 (2023).)