When you sign for someone else's bond, it's like putting your name on the dotted line. If they skip court, you'll be on the hook for the bond amount, so think twice before you do it.
Not at all! Having a bond just means you can leave jail for now. Your case is still very much alive and kicking, and you’ll need to go to court to sort things out.
A criminal appearance bond is like a promise that you'll show up for your court dates after getting arrested. It lets you get out of jail while you wait for your day in court.