Wichita Bail Bonds Blog

If you go to jail while you’re already out on bond, it can seriously affect your current case and your ability to stay free while new charges are pending. In Kansas and other states, being arrested again while on bond is considered a violation of your release conditions, which can lead to bond revocation, forfeiture, and additional charges.

Bond Revocation

When you are released on bond, you agree to follow all court conditions, including not committing any new crimes. If you’re arrested again, the court may revoke your existing bond immediately. Once revoked, you lose your release status and must remain in jail until a judge decides if a new bond will be granted. In some cases, judges deny a second bond altogether, especially if the new offense is serious or violent.

Bond Forfeiture

If a bail bondsman helped post your bond, your arrest can also trigger bond forfeiture. That means the bondsman becomes financially liable for the full bond amount and can revoke your bond to avoid the loss. The bondsman may send an agent or bounty hunter to locate and surrender you to the authorities.

Handling Multiple Cases

Going to jail while out on bond usually means you’ll face two separate cases at once, the original one and the new one. You may have to post a new bond for the new charges, and the court will likely review your previous bond to determine if you should remain eligible for release. Judges often increase the bond amount or add stricter conditions such as GPS monitoring or drug testing.

Impact on Future Bond Requests

Getting re-arrested while on bond can hurt your chances of being granted bond in the future. The court may see you as a higher flight risk or a public safety concern. Prosecutors often argue that a new offense shows you cannot follow release conditions, which makes bond denial or higher bail amounts more likely in upcoming hearings.

What You Should Do

If you are jailed while on bond, contact your attorney immediately. Your lawyer can request a bond review hearing, argue for reinstatement, or negotiate a new bond amount. Quick legal action may prevent a long stay in custody and help manage both cases effectively.