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.
For example, in California, bail bond records are generally public and accessible via the Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) system.
Bail information is considered public record in the State of California, meaning that anyone (not only defendants themselves) can request this info. The details can be accessed via the Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) system or the Criminal Intake Section.
By applying for bail bonds online, you can help your friend or family member from the comfort of your own home! Our online bail process makes the process a lot easier, and you won't need to visit a bail bond office to get the assistance you need.
When you work with a bail bondsman, you can remain anonymous if you wish. The only people who will know your name are the bail agent and the court. Your name will not appear on any public records associated with the case.