When someone is arrested and granted bail, they receive a temporary release while awaiting their court proceedings. Bail typically includes a financial guarantee called a bail bond, which ensures the defendant's court appearance. However, if the defendant fails to meet their obligations, bond forfeiture may occur. Roseville Bail Bonds helps clarify bond forfeiture and bond forfeiture hearings in the bail bond process.
Bond forfeiture happens when a defendant doesn't comply with bail conditions, such as attending their court hearing or adhering to specified court requirements. Common reasons for bond forfeiture include failure to appear in court, violation of bail conditions like participating in illegal activities or contacting victims/witnesses, and committing new offenses while on bail.
A bond forfeiture hearing, or forfeit hearing, is a legal proceeding that determines whether a bond should be forfeited or if there are valid reasons to revoke the forfeiture. The court evaluates evidence and arguments from both the defense and prosecution, and the defendant has an opportunity to explain their violations. The judge decides whether to forfeit or reinstate the bond, possibly under new conditions.
Consequences of bond forfeiture for the bail bond company and the defendant can include loss of bail (the bond amount or a percentage paid to the bail bond company), seizure of collateral (property or assets used to secure the bond), and potential arrest warrants that could lead to the defendant's custody until their trial or a new bail amount is posted.
