For example, in California, bail bond records are generally public and accessible via the Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) system.
Bailing someone out of jail who has a history of untrustworthy behavior can create headaches. You're essentially agreeing to put up 10 percent of a bail bond that could be tens of thousands — or even hundreds of thousands — of dollars. If they fail to show, then you went to all that extra trouble for nothing.
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.
For example, in California, bail bond records are generally public and accessible via the Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) system.
If a cosigner has doubts about the defendant's ability to fulfill their court obligations and show up for a court date, they can remove their name from a bail bond at any time. However, there are certain circumstances where a cosigner cannot revoke a bail bond.
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.
To obtain a complete statewide criminal background check, you must contact the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services at 518-457-9847 or the Office of Court Administration at 212-428-2810. The Suffolk County Clerk only maintains information concerning felonies committed and prosecuted in Suffolk County.