The decision to post bail for someone should not be taken lightly. Financially, you risk losing the bail amount or collateral if the defendant fails to appear in court. Legally, the defendant's absence can lead to arrest warrants and additional charges, complicating their legal situation further.
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.
By Ryan Nielsen | | Bail Bonds. When someone is released on bond, it means they have been granted temporary freedom while awaiting trial. However, this freedom comes with conditions that must be strictly followed to ensure that the defendant remains compliant with the court's requirements.
Judges can use criteria such as the severity of charges or allegations, criminal history, and warrant history to determine what the bail amount will be after reviewing each individual case.
If you are granted police bail you may have to sign a Bail Undertaking which places restrictions on what you may do whilst on bail. If bail is refused by police then under the Bail Act 1982, you must be taken before a court as soon as reasonably practicable.