Posting Bail In Illinois In Minnesota
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No - if you signed the bond it doesn't matter whether you have a job or not - or whether the bondsman asked you if you did. You are liable as surety on the bond - having a job or not has nothing to do with your liability. Sorry.
Article I, section 7 says: “All persons before conviction shall be bailable by sufficient sureties, except for capital offenses when the proof is evident or the presumption great.” Minnesota no longer has the death penalty, so all defendants have a right to have bail set.
Use the Statewide List of approved bail bond agents located on the Minnesota Judicial Branch official web site, to find a legitimate bail bond agent. They will help you through the rest of the bail posting process. Make arrangements with them prior to arriving at the Adult Detention Center lobby.
Most bond agreements include travel restrictions, confining you to a specific geographic area such as your county or state. These limitations are designed to ensure your availability for court dates. If travel is necessary, you must seek prior approval from the court or your bail bondsman.
