YOU SHOULD KNOW
THIS.......
THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE
INDEMNITOR..(CO-SIGNER)
It is the responsibility of the indemnitor (co-signer) to see that the premiums is paid, and Defendant makes each and EVERY COURT DATE. A bail bond is an "appearance bond" and is good for only ONE
(1) YEAR. If the case contiunes longer than a year, an additional premium is due and is collected for each additional year. These premiums are NOT REFUNDABLE and upon release of the Defendant
from jail, fully earned.
Any expenses incurred in the transaction of a bail bond such as long distance calls, collect jail calls,
travel expenses, posting fees, filing fees, etc., are to be paid by the indemnitor (co-signer) to the bail agent, or surety.
In case of the forfeiture (failure of the defendant to appear for all court dates), it is the duty of the indemnitor to pay the full amount of the bail bond to the bail agent, surety and/or the court, plus ALL expenses incurred by the bail agent , bail enforcement agents or surety, in the surrender if the Defendant or locate the Defendant and surrender the person to the agent(s) and / or court.
If the Defendant or indemnitor(s) (co-signer) changes addresses, employment, attorney. It is the responsibility of the indemnitor(s) (co-signer) to
immediately notify the bail agent and court, within
48 hours. Failure to do this may be cause for the immediate surrender and revocation of the defendant and bond.
GETTING OFF THE BAIL BOND
LIABILITY