Bail Bonds Out Of State In Travis
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It is usually very possible to bail someone out from another state. However, the process is more complicated than with regular bail bonds.
Even when operating across state lines, bail bond agencies must adhere to the local laws and regulations of each state. This includes differences in the amount of bail, conditions for release, and the procedures for posting bail.
So, what authority do bail bond agents have? Bail bond agents can carry firearms (like regular citizens) and make arrests in California. However, they do not have the same power as police officers to investigate crimes, enforce traffic laws, or cordon off specific areas.
Travel Restrictions. Defendants out on bond are often required to remain within a certain geographic area, usually within the state or county where the case is being prosecuted. Travel outside of this area is typically prohibited unless explicitly permitted by the court.
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.
If you've missed court dates or skipped bail in the past, or if the court has any other reason to deem you a flight risk, you won't be able to travel. You'll have to stay inside your state while you wait for your trial. If neither of these apply to you, you'll probably be allowed to travel while bonded out.
Some states don't allow bounty hunters to be there, so if you go there to pick somebody up, you're breaking the law just by picking that person up in that state. It is legal to cross the line as long as you're in a state that allows you to be a bail bondsman.
The bail bondsman will also need to give written permission allowing travel outside the State. Without following these direct instructions, you could be considered a flight risk for leaving the area, and a warrant for your re-arrest will be issued.
At present, most states continue to support some form of bail bond system to handle pretrial detention and release. There are, however, a few exceptions. States unfriendly to commercial bail include Illinois, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Nebraska, Oregon, and Wisconsin.
Stay in the state of Texas until trial. Do not use any drugs prohibited by law or by the court (which even can include prescribed narcotics). Work at suitable employment. Report on a regular basis to a probation officer and notify such an officer of any address changes.
