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.
How the bail system works. When a person is arrested, they are entitled to a bail hearing within 24 hours of their arrest, regardless of what they have been charged with. The bail hearing determines if they can be released from custody until their trial date.
Reforms to the bail system Specifically, the amendments: create a reverse onus (meaning that the onus shifts to the accused person to convince the court that they should be released, rather than detained, while awaiting their trial) to target serious repeat violent offending involving weapons.
Do airports know if your on bail? Generally, airports do not have direct access to information about an individual's legal status, including whether they are on bail. Bail proceedings are typically handled within the court system while airport security focuses on general security measures.
Leaving California on Bail with a Bond Posting bail via a bondsman doesn't impact the travel limitations of your bail agreement. However, you should still inform the bail bondsman about your travel plans as they are currently responsible for your court appearances and the finances used to secure your freedom.
In California, a bail bondsman typically has six months to find and return the defendant. If the defendant is not found in the timeframe, you will be responsible for paying not only the full amount of the bond, but also any additional expenses and any unpaid premiums.
Leaving the country while on bail can have serious legal consequences. Bail conditions usually include travel restrictions, especially for international travel, to ensure that the accused remains within the jurisdiction for all court hearings.