If the accused fails to appear in person as required, his bail shall be declared forfeited and the bondsmen given thirty (30) days within which to produce their accused and to show cause why no judgment should be rendered against them for the amount of their undertaking.
If a defendant's bond is forfeited, it means that they have failed to comply with the conditions of their release.
Issuance of an Arrest Warrant: Courts may issue a warrant of arrest if the accused fails to appear at any scheduled hearing or violates any other condition of bail. Revocation of Bail: For repeated non-compliance or more serious violations, the court may revoke the bail entirely, leading to immediate detention.
Forfeit or forfeiture means losing a right, privilege, or property without compensation as a consequence of violating the law, breaching a legal obligation , failing to perform a contractual obligation or condition , or neglecting a legal duty .
Bond forfeiture means that the person loses the guarantee made by the bail bond company on their behalf. There are some circumstances in which the judge might excuse the accused for missing court and bail or bond can be reinstated.
A payment required for not fulfilling a contract. the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc. synonyms: forfeit, sacrifice.